Meet Bertha, the unique Coquerel's Sifaka

The video introduces the cockerel's shafak, a unique type of lemur found only in Madagascar. It highlights their distinct physical traits, such as their ability to leap 30 feet and their cream-colored fur with maroon patches. The shafak's diet includes a variety of plant materials. However, their population is threatened by habitat loss and hunting, with fewer than 10,000 remaining in the wild.

What makes the Cockerel's Shafak unique among lemurs in Madagascar?

• It is the only lemur that can fly.

• It is the largest lemur species.

• It is found in every forest of Madagascar.

• It has a distinct way of moving and unique fur patterns.

How do Cockerel's Shafaks move differently from other lemurs?

• They crawl on all fours.

• They swim across rivers.

• They stand on two feet and leap long distances.

• They glide from tree to tree.

What is a notable feature of the Cockerel's Shafak's appearance?

• Bright blue fur

• Cream-colored bodies with maroon patches

• Striped tails

• Spotted skin

What does the diet of a Cockerel's Shafak include?

• Only insects

• Only fruits

• Only fish

• A variety of foods including leaves, flowers, bark, and Deadwood

What is the estimated population of Cockerel's Shafaks remaining in the wild?

• More than 1 million

• Less than 10,000

• Over 100,000

• Around 50,000