Fauna
Mammal

Indri

Indri indri

Also known as Babakoto, Endrina

Renowned for their haunting, siren-like songs that echo across Madagascar's rainforest canopy every morning, indris live in small monogamous family groups. These magnificent primates navigate the treetops using explosive vertical leaps, launching themselves effortlessly between vertical trunks. Severe habitat fragmentation has devastated their remaining populations, making them dependent on protected forest corridors.

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Critically EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXCritically EndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyHerbivorous (leaves, seeds, fruits, flowers)
Predators
  • Fossa
  • Henst's Goshawk
  • Humans
ThreatsDeforestation, habitat fragmentation, illegal logging, hunting
HabitatsTropical rainforests of eastern Madagascar
Life span15–20 years
Classification
  1. OrderPrimates
  2. FamilyIndriidae
  3. GenusIndri
  4. SpeciesIndri indri
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Capable of a sharp bite if cornered; keep a respectful distance while observing.
What to notice
Distinctive black and white fur pattern, stubby vestigial tail, and loud morning calls.
Support conservation
Observe quietly from established trails without using flash photography.
Responsible observation
  • Morning listening: Scan the canopy during early morning when territorial songs peak.
  • Keep your distance: Avoid approaching close enough to cause alarm or interrupt feeding.
  • Guided tracking: Work with local eco-guides who know established family territories.
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