American indri

The American indri (Psudeoindri arborealis) is a species of Adapiforme strepsirrhine primate, despite its name, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, forests, swamps, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American indri greatly resembles true indris (Indri indri) of the island of Madagascar in size, build, locomotion, vocalization, and behavior, most likely to simulate convergent evolution. The American sifaka is a rather large member of its family, growing to be about the size of the true indri, with an average weight of between 6 and 9.5 kilograms (13 and 21 lbs) and with a head-and-body length of about 64–72 centimeters (25–28+1⁄2 inches) long. Unlike true indris, the American indri has a nearly all-black coat of fur with silver tips. The American indri is herbivorous, feeding mainly on leaves, pine needles, seeds, fruits, and flowers, but can also feed on nuts, roots, tubers, bulbs, and vegetables to supplement its diet. The American indri maintains an upright posture when climbing or clinging. It is a diurnal tree-dweller related to the American sifaka (Neopropithecus idahoensis). It is monogamous and lives in small family groups, moving through the canopy, led by a dominant female. The groups are quite vocal, communicating with other groups by singing, roaring and other vocalisations. Besides sapient species (including humans) and true indris, the American indri is one of the only mammal species found that can use rhythm. American indris reach sexual maturity between the ages of 5 and 7. Females bear offspring every two to three years, with a gestation period around 120–150 days. The single infant is usually born between March and April. The mother is the primary caregiver, though the father assists, remaining with his mate and offspring. Infants are born mostly or completely light gray and begin to show white coloration (if any) between four and six months of age. The infant clings to its mother's belly until it is four or five months old, at which time it is ready to move onto her back. The American indri begins to demonstrate independence at eight months, but it will not be fully independent from its mother until it is at least two years old. The average lifespan of the American indri is between 26 and 32 years, and, unlike true indris, can thrive in captivity, if properly cared for, and live to be almost 55 years. The conservation status of the American indri is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American indri's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.