On this episode of Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," the Sifaka Lemur of Madagascar launch between spiny trees using powerful their hind limbs. Known as vertical climbers, they leap from tree to tree in search of food.
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Fooled by Nature: Leaping Lemurs
On this episode of Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," the Sifaka Lemur of Madagascar launch between spiny trees using powerful their hind limbs. Known as vertical climbers, they leap from tree to tree in search of food.
Added: Sep 11, 2008
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Runtime: 02:55
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