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Ankarana Sportive Lemur clinging to tree, Ankarana dry forest, Madagascar  Africa,Anakarana sportive lemur,Ankarana,Geotagged,Lepilemur ankaranensis,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. That can be a tough shot with focus but you nailed it, very impressed. Posted 9 years ago
    1. They tend to sit still when discovered, so the focusing was doable, it's more the upwards angle and clutter that was challenging. Still don't like the composition very much. Posted 9 years ago

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The Ankarana sportive lemur, or Ankarana weasel lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is one of the smaller sportive lemurs with a total length of about 53 centimeters, including 25 centimeters of tail. Average body weight is approximately 750 grams. The Ankarana sportive lemur is found in northern Madagascar, living in dry lowland forests in Ankarana, Andrafiamena and Analamerana, and in moist montane forest of Montagne d'Ambre.

Similar species: Primates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 10, 2016. Captured Oct 17, 2015 08:03 in 6, Madagascar.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/100s
  • ISO1400
  • 400mm