Madagascar Wildlife

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun A type of lemur native to Madagascar, known for its large eyes and long tail

  • The Indri is a critically endangered species of lemur found in Madagascar.
  • I saw a picture of an Indri lemur online and it was so cute!
  • I heard that Indri lemurs are known for their acrobatic skills in the trees.
  • The Indri lemur's haunting call echoes through the rainforest like a melancholic song.

noun a type of primate found in Madagascar, typically with a pointed snout and large eyes

  • The lemur is a primate native to Madagascar.
  • I saw a cute lemur at the zoo yesterday.
  • That lemur is totally chill, dude.
  • Her mind was racing like a lemur jumping from tree to tree.

noun Aepyornis is a noun referring to a genus of extinct flightless birds that were native to Madagascar. They were the largest birds known to have existed, with some species reaching over 10 feet in height.

  • The aepyornis, also known as the elephant bird, was a large flightless bird native to Madagascar.
  • Did you know that the aepyornis was one of the heaviest birds to have ever existed?
  • That aepyornis was one massive bird, dude!
  • The aepyornis symbolizes the incredible diversity of life that once existed on the island of Madagascar.