indri

Everyday

An indri is the largest kind of lemur, a black-and-white tree-living animal found only in the rainforests of Madagascar, famous for its loud singing calls. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography lessons about Madagascar and endangered animals, the indri shows how special the island's wildlife is. Indris live in family groups, eat leaves and leap between trees. They are critically endangered because their forest is being cut down. Phrases: «the indri's song».

Examples

• The indri lives only in Madagascar. tree →
• Indris sing loud songs that echo through the forest. tree →
• The indri is the biggest living lemur. tree →
• Indris leap from tree to tree. tree →
• Indris are critically endangered. tree →
• An indri has a very short tail, unlike other lemurs. tree →

Note

Countable: an indri, indris. Pronounced «IN-dree». Rare word, used in nature topics. Trap: a well-known story says «indri» means «there it is» in Malagasy, because a French explorer misheard his guide; this tale may be true or partly myth.