Name:Indri indri
Alias:Indri indri,Prolemur
Outline:Primates
Family:Lemuridae
length:30-71.2cm
Weight:1-7kg
Life:About 9 years
IUCN:LC
The giant lemur (scientific name Indri indri) is the only species in the giant lemur genus.
The giant lemur is mainly arboreal, but also active on the ground. Most of them live in dense tropical jungles or arid areas; they are active during the day or at night. They feed on leaves, flowers, bark and fruits. They live in small groups, with a maximum of 9 in each group. The gestation period is 4 to 5 months, and the offspring is born in June to July (August in arid areas), with one offspring per litter. The offspring can live independently after 45 days. Males reach sexual maturity at 2.5 years old. Some of their calls are like hens, while others are like dogs. They are good at jumping between trees, and can jump up to 10 meters at a time. When jumping, their bodies are perpendicular to the ground. They sleep sitting up, with their arms hugging the tree trunk, their heads between their knees, and their tails hanging down and curled up like clockwork. The gestation period is 5 months, and the offspring are born in May or June, with one offspring per litter.
The giant lemur is monogamous. Females reproduce once every 2-3 years. The breeding season is usually from May to June, with a gestation period of 120-150 days. They give birth to one offspring per litter. The offspring can live independently after they are 2 years old, and they reach sexual maturity between 7 and 9 years old. The mortality rate of young monkeys is very high, and more than 50% of the great lemurs do not live to reproduce.
The IUCN Red List lists them as endangered (EN).
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