Indri Lemur:
The composition of the intestinal microbiome of the Indri, a critically endangered lemur only found in the north-east of Madagascar.
- Indri, or babakoto in the local language, is the largest of the surviving lemur species.
- Scientific Name: Indri indri
- Found only in remote parts of northeastern Madagascar.
- Resides in coastal and montane rainforest from sea level to 1,800 m.
- It is 60–70 cm (24–28 inches) long, with a rudimentary tail and large hands and feet.
- The round head has a pointed face and round, furry ears.
- Indris have smooth, silky fur covering their whole bodies.
- Its fur is black, with white on the head, throat, forearms, and buttocks; the relative proportions of white and black vary geographically.
- In the wild, indris live between 15 and 18 years.
- Active during the day and thoroughly arboreal, the indri clings to trees and climbs in an upright position as it feeds on leaves, fruit, flowers, and other vegetation.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered.
