The Indri (Indri indri), or Babakoto, is a species of lemur native to Madagascar. It is one of the largest lemurs still in existence, and is recognizable by its black and white coat in the northern indri and black coat in the southern indri, and its large round eyes. Indri are vegetarian, largely folivores and frugivores, enjoying leaves, fruits, and tree flowers. They live in the lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, never leaving the trees as they swing from place to place. Their call can be heard from over a mile away. In Madagascar it is taboo to hunt the indri.
Indris have a body length of 25.2”-28.3” (64-72 cm), tail length of 2”-2.4” (5-6 cm), height on all fours of 18.5”-20.5” (47-52 cm), and body width between 13.4”-15” (34-38 cm). The typical weight of the Indri is in the range of 15.4-22 lb (7-10 kg). Indris have lifespans between 15-22 years in the wild and 20-40 years in captivity.
The Indri (Indri indri), or Babakoto, is a species of lemur native to Madagascar. It is one of the largest lemurs still in existence, and is recognizable by its black and white coat in the northern indri and black coat in the southern indri, and its large round eyes. Indri are vegetarian, largely folivores and frugivores, enjoying leaves, fruits, and tree flowers. They live in the lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, never leaving the trees as they swing from place to place. Their call can be heard from over a mile away. In Madagascar it is taboo to hunt the indri.
Indris have a body length of 25.2”-28.3” (64-72 cm), tail length of 2”-2.4” (5-6 cm), height on all fours of 18.5”-20.5” (47-52 cm), and body width between 13.4”-15” (34-38 cm). The typical weight of the Indri is in the range of 15.4-22 lb (7-10 kg). Indris have lifespans between 15-22 years in the wild and 20-40 years in captivity.
