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hello and welcome to zoo zoom channel. Madagascar is home to some of the most unique and endangered species on the planet, and the CROWNED sifaka is no exception. stay with us and know more about this special creature. the Crowned sifakas are medium-sized primates. They have a creamy white body with tinges of golden brown around the shoulder region, upper chest, and back. Their head is dark chocolate or black with white ear tufts. Their dark grey face is hairless and they have a whitetail. Occasionally they may have a pale patch across the bridge of their nose. These animals are found in western Madagascar. they live in mangroves, dry deciduous and riparian forests. Crowned sifakas are diurnal animals. They are active during the day. They spend most of their time resting and the rest of the time is devoted to feeding. They prefer to live in the upper stories of large trees and often are found in tree crowns. Usually, sifakas do not come down to the ground to drink. They get the water from their diet and dew. However, they can sometimes be seen on the forest floor, consuming soil that provides these animals with vital nutrients. Crowned sifakas are herbivorous creatures. Depending on the season, they feed on young or mature leaves, ripe and unripe fruits, and great quantities of flowers. Little is known about the mating system and reproduction of this species. They breed seasonally, with gestation lasting 5-6 months. the Main threats to Crowned sifakas include habitat destruction, forest fragmentation, slash and burn agriculture, capture for the illegal pet trade, and illegal hunting. These animals suffer from poaching for food as a delicacy in restaurants. According to the Wikipedia resource, the total population size of the Crowned sifaka in 2014 was estimated as 4,000-36,000 individuals. Currently, this species is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and its numbers today are decreasing. If you liked this video, please like it and hit the subscribe button to receive more like it in the future.