Babakoto

/ˌbæb.ə.ˈkoʊ.toʊ/ noun

Another name for the indri, a large black and white lemur from Madagascar known for its loud wailing calls and nearly vertical posture.

From Malagasy language; 'babakoto' is one of several indigenous names for this distinctive lemur. The scientific name Indri indri comes from Malagasy 'indri,' possibly meaning 'look there!' or 'behold!'

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