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Record 1 1988-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
DEF

Any of several diurnal lemurs of the genus Propithecus that have a long tail and silky fur and that are of a usually black and white color.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
DEF

Mammifère prosimien de Madagascar, frugivore et arboricole, diurne, se déplaçant par sauts dans les forêts peu denses, vivant en petits groupes familiaux. Genre propithecus; famille des indridés.

Spanish

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