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When: September 8, 2019

Where: Apenheul Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

Despite his antics at times, Alafady does know how to behave around the Gentle Lemurs. There are times when he involves them (against their will) in his games.

But then, he does look a bit sleepy in this photo

Species: Crowned Sifaka (Kroonsifaka)

Latin name: Propithecus Coronatus

Originates from western Madagascar.

Current status: Endangered

Did you know:

…The Crowned Sifaka is a medium-sized Lemur; it is up to a meter (40 inches) in length, of which 47-57 centimeters (18.5- 22.4 inches) are tail – meaning their tail is as long as their body.

…For a long time, it was believed the Crowned Sifaka was a subspecies of either Verreaux’s Sifaka or Von Der Decken’s Sifaka but is considered a valid species as of 2007.

…Color variations are possible in Crown Sifakas but occur more commonly in the lower regions of the Sifakas’ range between the Mahavavy and Manombolo rivers. Melanistic forms have been documented, with most occurrenses observed where the southern limit of its range overlaps with that of the Von Der Decken Sifaka.

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Description

When: September 8, 2019

Where: Apenheul Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

Despite his antics at times, Alafady does know how to behave around the Gentle Lemurs. There are times when he involves them (against their will) in his games.

But then, he does look a bit sleepy in this photo

Species: Crowned Sifaka (Kroonsifaka)

Latin name: Propithecus Coronatus

Originates from western Madagascar.

Current status: Endangered

Did you know:

…The Crowned Sifaka is a medium-sized Lemur; it is up to a meter (40 inches) in length, of which 47-57 centimeters (18.5- 22.4 inches) are tail – meaning their tail is as long as their body.

…For a long time, it was believed the Crowned Sifaka was a subspecies of either Verreaux’s Sifaka or Von Der Decken’s Sifaka but is considered a valid species as of 2007.

…Color variations are possible in Crown Sifakas but occur more commonly in the lower regions of the Sifakas’ range between the Mahavavy and Manombolo rivers. Melanistic forms have been documented, with most occurrenses observed where the southern limit of its range overlaps with that of the Von Der Decken Sifaka.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | WIXsite