SIFAKA !

The Sifaka is a mammal animal. Lemurs are a few primates endemic to the island of Madagascar. Get their name from the lemurs, ghosts or spirits of Roman mythology due to the noisy vocalizations, his bright eyes and nocturnal habits of some species. The sifakas (Propithecus) is a genus of primates of the family commonly known as sifakas Indriidae.




I like this animal because I find interesting, funny, nice, relaxed with a social organization and behavior only. Sifakas spend most of their time in trees, feeding on leaves throughout the year and fruits when available. They make spectacular leaps from tree to tree propelling from the trunk with long hind limbs and then turning 180 degrees in the air to get in front of the next tree. They are diurnal animals and live in groups of up to 9 individuals, including several females suckling.

The lemurs are threatened by a number of environmental problems such as deforestation, hunting for bushmeat, capturing live specimens for the exotic pet trade and climate change. All lemur species are listed on Appendix I of CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) which prohibits trade in specimens or parts, except those intended for scientific research. 










I don't know specifically what the role of sifaka in animal kingdom, but I'm sure they are important, and that all animals contributes something, and together form a balance in the ecosystem and maintain a natural process of life.