Meaning & use

Indris

noun·Academic

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A large, tailless lemur native to Madagascar, known for its loud, wailing call.

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The indris sang its haunting call across the rainforest canopy.

Conservationists are working to protect the indris from habitat loss.

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The indris is the largest living lemur species and is considered sacred in some Malagasy folklore.

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