Conservation of Simponas - WWF Conservation Projects (sitios de interés)

A cousin of the Silky sifaka, the Diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema diadema). Habitat destruction is the major cause of its decline. Mantadi' National Park. Madagascar. © WWF-Canon / Homo ambiens / R.Isotti-A.Cambone

The Simpona or Silky sifaka (Propithecus diadema candidus) is a rare and critically endangered species of lemur that is endemic to a very small mountainous area in Northeastern Madagascar. This project will help protect the Simpona through a variety of conservation awareness and environmental education programmes for local communities.

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