Milne-Edwards sifaka, Ranomafana, Madagascar
This is the 2nd largest lemur, the Indri being the largest. It is easily recognized by its sifaka body shape, and black fur with a white "saddle". It is known to be a shy species that rarely leaves the canopy, so you're mostly looking at their bottom if you ever find one.
Like most lemurs, they are organized in a female-dominant society, which is rare for primates. They are fully optimized for large vertical leaps, meaning they make a horizontal jump yet stay upright. This species has a small range in the east and is therefore considered endangered.
Milne-Edwards' sifaka, or Milne-Edwards' simpona, is a large arboreal, diurnal lemur endemic to the eastern coastal rainforest of Madagascar. Milne-Edwards' sifaka is characterized by a black body with a light-colored "saddle" on the lower part of its back. It is closely related to the diademed sifaka, and was until recently considered a subspecies of it. Like all sifakas, it is a primate in the family Indriidae.
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