Monday, March 14, 2011

Lemurs



Madagascar is world-famous for its lemurs—primates that look something like a cat crossed with a squirrel and a dog. These animals are unique to the island and display a range of interesting behaviors from singing like a whale (the indri) to sashaying across the sand like a ballet dancer (the sifaka). More.... 















Slow motion analysis of the sifaka's leaping gait shows its prowess over the nimble fossa.




































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  1. Edna / HandmadeDivaMarch 22, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Loving these lemurs. I could use their beautiful black and white tales on my upcoming DIVA purses. Oops.(lowers head in shame) LOL

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  2. GreatGaGaGodMarch 22, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    They are striking colors on there tails alright & they would look super 4 your purses!Chop! Chop! No not really!Could'nt do it!They r to beautiful are'nt they!

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