DrunkMonkey 0 #1 May 27, 2004 Despite all the shite that's going on in the world, It's still business as usual in the jungle... Sifaka Sifaka, common name for any of two or three species of lemurs. One species, Verreaux's sifaka, weighs slightly less than 4 kg (less than 8.8 lb) and lives in the dry forests of western Madagascar. It is generally white with brown or black markings on the head. Two varieties of this western species also have brown and gray markings on the arms and thighs. The second species, the diademed sifaka, weighs about 6.5 kg (about 14.3 lb) and inhabits the wet forests of eastern Madagascar. There are a wide range of eastern subspecies—some are pure black or white; others may be combinations of white, black, gold, gray, and orange. There do not appear to be color differences between males and females. Some primatologists consider Tattersall's sifaka, discovered recently in the northeasternmost part of Madagascar, to be a third species, but others consider it a subspecies of the diademed sifaka. Sifakas spend most of their time in trees, feeding on leaves throughout the year and fruit when it is available. The animals make spectacular leaps from tree to tree, pushing off from one trunk with their long hind limbs and then turning 180 degrees in midair to face the next tree. During these leaps, which can be 10 m (33 ft) long, they maintain their upright posture by using their long tails. Sifakas' athleticism in the trees contrasts sharply with their locomotion on the ground—an awkward series of hops. Sifakas are diurnal (active during the day) and live in groups of up to nine individuals, including several breeding females. Usually a female bears a single offspring. Captive sifakas have been known to live to 25 years of age. Like other lemurs, sifakas are endangered as a result of habitat destruction. Although some populations are relatively stable, others (including Tattersall's sifaka) are in immediate danger of extinction. Scientific classification: Verreaux's sifaka is classified as Propithecus verreauxi and the diademed sifaka as Propithecus diadema. Tattersall's sifaka is classified as Propithecus tattersalli. Sifakas belong to the primate family Indriidae. Comments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 May 27, 2004 Things that make you go hmmm... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #3 May 27, 2004 LOL..... Fantastic post! (I can't stop looking, its so funny)When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 May 27, 2004 Their largest problem is habitat encroachment, other than that, they're cute, harmless and don't do a heck of a lot that I would consider interesting.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 May 27, 2004 What? Safika's or Canadians?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 May 27, 2004 QuoteWhat? Safika's or Canadians? Canadians of course. Geez...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #7 May 27, 2004 You can buy your very own one here.... http://www.lemurdolls.com/coquer.htm Lots of happy pictures of them dancing here... http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/images/html/lemurs/sifaka_2/dancing/index.htm Lots more in Google......-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #8 May 27, 2004 Awwww.......Disapointed, thought you ment Canadians Some of those Canuc girls are pretty cute.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #9 May 27, 2004 QuoteThings that make you go hmmm... My preface shoulda caught your eye: Quote"Despite all the shite that's going on in the world, It's still business as usual in the jungle... But thank you for the bunny. I have named him "Esquilax" and have eaten the pancake with strawberry jam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #10 May 27, 2004 Apparently they also practice ti-chi http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/images/html/lemurs/sifaka_2/dancing/pages/s-sifaka07.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #11 May 27, 2004 QuoteQuoteThings that make you go hmmm... My preface shoulda caught your eye: Quote"Despite all the shite that's going on in the world, It's still business as usual in the jungle... But thank you for the bunny. I have named him "Esquilax" and have eaten the pancake with strawberry jam. *LOL* Your preface was part of what made me go hmmmm....yet I still thought the bunny was appropriate. Take care of Esquilax... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
