Posted by David Sewell on November 29, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Recently back from Madagascar, I wondered what image to post first out of what may turn out to be a fairly long series.
Pictures of Verreaux's sifaka 'dancing' along the ground are something that we have become used to seeing on our TV screens but apparently they only do this in one place, the Berenty reserve in the southern part of the island. It is thought to be a very recent adaptation, brought about by the need to move between small pockets of habitat following deforestation.
This is one of the few successes from very many attempts. I am also posting a larger version in the Gallery.
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8 repliesPictures of Verreaux's sifaka 'dancing' along the ground are something that we have become used to seeing on our TV screens but apparently they only do this in one place, the Berenty reserve in the southern part of the island. It is thought to be a very recent adaptation, brought about by the need to move between small pockets of habitat following deforestation.
This is one of the few successes from very many attempts. I am also posting a larger version in the Gallery.
Thanks for looking.
David
Nikon D300, 70-300 Nikon VR at 122mm, handheld. 800iso, 1/800th @ f4.8
Did she rap as well? Excellent motion captured.