Mammals · Primates · Indriidae
Indri indri
At extremely high risk of imminent extinction in the wild.
Its distinctive territorial songs, among the loudest calls in the animal kingdom, carry more than 2 kilometres through the Malagasy forest. It is revered in local mythology, which has traditionally helped protect it from hunting.
Weight
6 kg – 10 kg
Size
60 cm – 90 cm
Life expectancy
16 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Family group
Lives in small family groups with close bonds.
Sighting difficulty
Very hard
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Sources consulted: JungleDragon; Creatures of the World Wiki; Animal Diversity Web; A-Z Animals; Wildlife Madagascar; Animal Spot; AQUA-FIRMA wildlife guides
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Indri — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The indri is classified as critically endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 4 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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