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A Verreaux's sifaka
December 23, 2011

Verreaux's Sifaka, Madagascar

This Month in Photo of the Day: 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest Images

Verreaux's sifaka lemur, Madagascar

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest.)


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Photograph by Robyn Gianni

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