Habitat
Where is the Silky Sifaka from?
Madagasgar
What is the main color of their fur?
White
How do they communicate?
They have an alarming call they use to find each other in the treetops
How many offspring do they have?
one every two years
who is the Silky Sifakas main predator
Humans
Where do Silky Sifakas make their homes?
In the treetops of the rainforest
What color are their eyes?
yellow
Do they prefer to be in groups or alone?
Silky Sifakas like living in small social groups like a family!
How long do they live?
Around 20-27 years
Why are they called the ghost of the forests?
How many protected areas are there for Silky Sifakas?
Two
What helps them go from tree to tree
Their strong legs
Are they active at night or during the day?
They are extremely active during the day and sleep at night
How many Sifakas are left on earth?
250 known adults are left in the wild and in animal reserves
What is the weirdest "food" they eat?
Dirt
What type of forests do they live in?
Rainforests
Why are they called silky?
Because of the long strands of white hair that resembles silk
What is unique about how they move on the ground?
They use "upright dancing" which is simmilar hopping
Is the family led by the female or the male?
Female
How many types of leaves do they eat?
Records show that Sifakas eat over 150 types of leaves!
Why is their habitat decreacing?
Deforestation driven by humans
How long is their tail compared to their body?
Their tail is usually the same legnth of their body making them go from 53cm in height to 106cm!
What is their favorite pass time?
Sun bathing!
What is their favorite food?
Moraceae Tree leaves
What are totem trees?
Totem trees are created when a male rubs his sternum releasing a sent and marking the tree as a form of communication