Sifaka

Quick meaning: Sifaka is a noun meaning Any of several endangered medium-sized lemurs that comprise genus Propithecus.

Meaning

Any of several endangered medium-sized lemurs that comprise genus Propithecus.

Example Sentences

Sifakas can jump about ten metres (thirty-three feet) – a little further than the human long-jump world record – which is not bad given that they are less than two foot high.

Coquerel's sifaka (P. coquereli) is easily seen in the northwestern regions. Its chestnut-coloured arms and thighs, and piercing yellow eyes, make it particularly handsome. Like all sifakas, the young are born in June and July.

Sifakas have single births, and infants ride first on their mother's front until they are about 3 months of age, then move to the mother's back, and they usually become totally independent at an age of about 6 months (Jolly 1996).

Word Forms

• sifakas

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include palaeopropithecid, sivapithecine, babakoto, lemur, talapoin, saki.

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