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The sifaka holds its
arms up near its head
for balance, while its
springy step means it
can escape fast, should
a predator attack.
FAST FACTS
Sifakas are not only
Verreaux’s nimble on the ground.
sifakas are They also use their
named after their powerful hind legs and
distinctive noisy upright position to leap
cry that sounds from tree to tree, often
like “shif-auk!” clearing distances of
more than 30 ft (9 m).
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