[in-dree] 
| a short-tailed lemur, Indri indri, of Madagascar, about 2 ft. (60 cm) in length: an endangered species. |
| in·dri (ĭn'drē) n. pl. in·dris A large arboreal lemur (Indri indri) of Madagascar, having large eyes and a rudimentary tail. [Probably from misunderstanding of Malagasy indry, lo!.] |
indri
slender, long-limbed primate found in the forests of Madagascar. The largest of the lemurs, it is 60-70 cm (24-28 inches) long, with a rudimentary tail and large hands and feet. The round head has a pointed face and round, furry ears. Its fur is black, with white on the head, throat, forearms, and buttocks; the relative proportions of white and black vary geographically. Active during the day and thoroughly arboreal, the indri clings to trees and climbs in an upright position as it feeds on leaves, fruit, flowers, and other vegetation.
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