Indri

One of the most endangered species of lemur in Madagascar and one of the most threatened primates in the world, The indri live by the coast, where forests have become so fragmented that they are almost too small to sustain viable populations. The principal threats are slash-and-burn agriculture, logging, and fuelwood gathering, all of them continue, even in protected areas. If conservation efforts do not succeed the critically endangered Indri may be driven to extinction.

- IUCN

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Choose rainforest-friendly products like shade-grown cocoa, coffee, and vanilla to reduce pressure on Madagascar’s remaining forests.

• Support reforestation and forest-protection efforts that help reconnect the fragmented habitats indri need to survive.

• Avoid purchasing tropical hardwoods such as rosewood or ebony so logging pressure doesn’t encroach on protected areas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Madagasikara Voakajy / Rainforest Trust

• The Aspinal Foundation

• The Lemur Conservation Foundation (LCF)