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Aka Berthe's mouse lemur is the smallest of the mouse lemurs and the smallest primate in the world; the average body length is 9.2 cm (3.6 in) and seasonal weight is around 30 g (1.1 oz).

An endangered species found only in Kirindy Forest and the nearby Reserve Speciale d'Andranomena.

Kirindy Private Reserve, Morondava, Madagascar.

The Himalayan Brown Bears have adapted differently in the Dras, Kargil region of UT Ladakh. In India it occurs in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. They occur singly or as small family groups (mother with cubs). They like to rest during the mid-day hours and hence, feed actively for 1-2 hours before sunrise and in the late afternoon or evening. Food availability greatly influences the productivity and density of this species.
The Himalayan Brown Beqrs are omnivorous and their diet varies according to season. They are protected as a "Schedule I" species in the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.

Same individual in all four photos. Seemed to be stalking an agitated Winter Wren which was about 5m away https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36119379 . Only the second time this year I've seen these. The other time was in August, again at Cootes. An adult crossed the trail in front on me, quickly followed by four smaller youngsters.