Sifaka

The sifaka is an endangered mammal in the lemur family. It gets its name from its dinstinctive call which sounds like "shif-auk".National Geographic: Sifaka The sifaka resides throughout the island of Madagascar.Wildlife Conservation Society: Sifaka

The sifaka has soft fur with variable colors including white, black, brown and gray.

Its arms (forelegs) are short, but its feet and hands are large. It has strong back legs which enable it to walk upright.Animal Diversity Web: Sifaka Wildlife Conservation Society: Sifaka

The sifaka is active during the day looking for vegetation to feed on. It often eats clay soil to obtain nutrients not found in vegetation.Wildlife Conservation Society: Sifaka

A sifaka usually stays in trees, remaining upright, jumping from tree to tree. While on land, the sifaka travels by hopping sideways with two legs.National Geographic: Sifaka

Groups are led by dominant females, who reproduce every other year. The young remain with the mother for a month after birth and usually leave the group when old enough to be independent.Wildlife Conservation Society: Sifaka

• InkArt: Sifaka Lemur Line Art Illustration

• National Geographic: Sifaka Desktop Wallpaper

• JustJigsawPuzzles.com: Sifaka With Young Jigsaw Puzzle

• Fun Trivia: Lemurs Quiz

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