12.08.2023 Madagascar Lemurs

Observing the lemurs was the highlight of my visit to Madagascar. I could have watched them the entire trip. They are incredibly agile with huge eyes adapted for nighttime vision. We were able to observe several species and it was worth every hike up a steep rainforest trail to see them.  I'd do it again in a heartbeat! 

He is a Sifika lemur. We saw quite a few of them in a very advantageous location - they were crossing a trail where we were walking! A nice clear view allowed us all to watch them climb and "run" across the trail. 

They were very curious but did keep their distance. Smart.

Look at that long tail.

Jumping across the trees. Look at those fingers on the hands.

Buddies in a tree.

The shape of the foot and thick pad allow them to secure jumps and climbs on the trees. Remarkable,

We saw quite a few Moms and their little ones.  The babies just hang on and go for a ride!

    

    

    

As you most likely figured out, I have many pictures of the Sifaka, but not as many as I have of the ringtailed lemurs - up next!

Crossing the road - sideway movement. 

Ringtailed lemur - Mom and babe. She was very curious and obviously familiar with people. She was on the lanai visiting me!

 

See the tail of the baby?

Stopping for a refreshment - Mom's milk.

Big beautiful eyes.

Waiting for breakfast - ours!

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Indri lemurs - endangered and a bit more secretive hiding in the forest. There is the Mother and the babe in this picture. 

A nice backside photo - she just wasn't interested in a photo! It was dinner time and she obviously was hungry!

Red and brown lemur.

Here is a bamboo lemur appropriately named for his diet and habitat! He is so cute!

Wonder if he is also cleaning his teeth while eating! Natures toothbrush.

Mouse lemur at night.

Brown lemurs.

Sportiva lemur in the spiny forest.

Cute little lemur and easy to miss!

We did some night time hikes and were able to see a few mouse lemurs and sportivas. 

   

This was a great trip and I so do appreciate the opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures! Hope you enjoyed the pictures.

Until next time...........