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#lemur #meme #endangeredspecies #primatesnotpets #conservation

Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! Did you know lemur

Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! Did you know lemurs are now the most threatened group of mammals on earth? Almost a third (31%) of all lemur species in #Madagascar are now Critically Endangered – just one step away from extinction – with 98% of them threatened, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

With #lemurs representing 21% of all primate species and a unique evolutionary lineage found nowhere else, saving lemur populations from this unprecedented decline is the single highest primate conservation priority in the world (Lemurs of Madagascar, A Strategy for their Conservation 2013-2016; Schwitzer et al., 2014).

Although the struggle to save lemurs is one of the greatest #conservation challenges the world is facing, there is hope. Through our managed breeding program, conservation education programs, and our on the ground conservation work in Madagascar, LCF is fighting to prevent #lemur extinctions.

You can help us answer this urgent call to action by telling your friends and family about the lemur crisis, ensuring that the products you purchase do not contribute to lemur habitat destruction, and by supporting organizations like LCF. By working together we can ensure that lemurs not only play an important role in our evolutionary past but that we will continue to unravel their mysteries and appreciate their beauty well into the future.

#endangeredspecies #conservation #primatesnotpets

Today is 'Visit Your Relatives Day!' Did you know

Today is 'Visit Your Relatives Day!' Did you know our two free-range ring-tailed lemur groups are related? Ansell, the dominant female in the Elizabeth Moore Lemur Forest Habitat, and Molson, the male in the Jim Toomey Woods are siblings? This also means the young females in the two groups- Duffy, Indy, and Elysian- are cousins.

The two groups regularly meet up at the fence line dividing the two forests to check out what the other group is doing. So today, be like our ring-tailed #lemur groups and show your appreciation to your relatives by saying hello in any way you can!

#lemurs #ringtailedlemurs #endangeredspecies #conservation #lcf #primatesnotpets

#MadagascarMonday Silky sifakas (Propithecus candi

#MadagascarMonday Silky sifakas (Propithecus candidus) have long been recognized as one of the rarest #primates in the world, and are Critically Endangered according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They are the flagship species for Marojejy National Park, a World Heritage Site where LCF supports many projects including monthly forest patrols, rebuilding ecotourism infrastructure, bringing Malagasy students for field trips, and conducting silky sifaka research.

This photo was taken during Dr. Erik Patel's (LCF Conservation and Research Director) last trip where his team identified a group of four individuals near Camp Marojejia, including this subadult named MBV (Maintybe vao vao) which means new and very black coloration. Many thanks to Gerlain Raherison (LCF Research Guide) for taking such a nice photo!

Thanks for helping us to save this unique and rare species! There are less than 2000 silky sifakas remaining which are only found in the mountains of northeastern #Madagascar.
#lemurs #criticallyendangered #conservation #LCF #Marojejy

Today is Take Your Parents to the Playground Day!

Today is Take Your Parents to the Playground Day! Founded on April 4, 2009, by PDPlay’s president John Ogden, the day was created “for outdoor play to motivate children and their parents to get outside for some old-fashioned fun at the local playground, the park, or even in their backyard.”

Our young #lemurs also enjoy getting out into nature and exploring and playing by themselves, with their parents, their siblings, and even other species!

Happy Eat What You Want Day! Remember- on Eat What

Happy Eat What You Want Day! Remember- on Eat What You Want Day, no one can tell you what NOT to eat. #lemurs #food #eatwhatyouwant

Wishing our lemur moms a #HappyMothersDay! See all

Wishing our lemur moms a #HappyMothersDay! See all the info on our #lemur moms and their offspring below:

Pic 1 Ravina-> Afo (2014), Zazabe (2016)- now with 3 children, Frezy (2020), Tsambiky (2021)

Pic 2 Ansell-> Harp (2010)- now with 15 children, Oberon (2011), Killian (2012), Rogue (2013)- now with 1 child, Allagash (2013)- now with 2 children, Moose (2014)- now with 6 children, Duffy (2014), Goose (2015), Darwin (2015)- now with 1 child, Abner (2016),
Otter (2016), Foster (2017)- now with 2 children

Pic 3 Kikeli-> Silvio (2013)- now with 2 children, Mateo (2014), Consuela (2016), Mirabel (2017)

Pic 4 Leena-> Julieta (2015)- now with 2 children, Javier (2016)- now with 1 child, Jorga (2017), Julio (2018), Lonzo (2019), LaMelo (2021)

Pic 5 Sobe-> Keegan (2014), Blue (2015)- now with 2 children, Zonker (2015), Indy (2016), Elysian (2016)

Pic 6 Sarsaparilla-> Crispin (2014), Baldwin (2015), Martinelli (2016)- now with 3 children

Pic 7 Jolene-> Isabelle (2018)- now with 1 child

Pic 8 Zazabe-> Betsiboka (2021), Onilahy (2021), Mangoky (2021)

Pic 9 Isabelle-> Voltaire (2021)

Pic 10 Luisa-> Luna (2021)

#mothersday #lemurs #endangeredspecies #primatesnotpets #conservation

Let’s give a big hip-hop-hooray for twin sisters

Let’s give a big hip-hop-hooray for twin sisters Elysian and Indy, who are celebrating their 6th #birthdays!! Elysian and Indy live in one of LCF’s free ranging ring-tailed lemur groups. Elysian (pink collar), Ellie for short, takes after her dad Molson in both her relaxed attitude and her stout body. Indy (grey collar), on the other hand, is a younger version of her mom Sobe- perpetually grumpy and not afraid to let everyone know. #HappyBirthday, girls!

#ringtailedlemur #endangeredspecies #conservation #freerange #primatesnotpets

Nearly 20% of Americans now own cryptocurrency; th

Nearly 20% of Americans now own cryptocurrency; the Lemur Conservation Foundation is excited to share that you can now save lemurs by donating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and dozens of other cryptocurrencies!

www.cryptoforcharity.io/lemurs

By donating cryptocurrency, you may avoid capital gains taxes, and you’ll get an instant tax receipt for a federal deduction on your next tax return. Please share - and please donate today!

Sassy before seeing you have grapes vs. Sassy afte

Sassy before seeing you have grapes vs. Sassy after seeing you have grapes.

#lemur #ringtailedlemur #conservation #endangeredspecies #sassy #lcf #freerange #primatesnotpets

Did you know that @envirokidz has supported LCF fo

Did you know that @envirokidz has supported LCF for OVER a decade, with projects like the Ako Series books and conservation education in #Madagascar and the US? Thanks to hungry EnviroKidz big and small, their initiative has raised over $4 million in support of wildlife #conservation and education efforts to date! Check out EnviroKidz on Facebook, or visit the Nature's Path website for more information about the great organizations they support!

Last week, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission (the Commission) met to review applications for AZA accreditation. The Lemur Conservation Foundation, an international #lemur conservation organization based in Myakka City, FL, was re-affirmed as an #AZA Certified Related Facility. Just over one dozen conservation-focused facilities worldwide have earned this distinction.

The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous, on-site, multiple-day inspection by an independent team of trained zoological professionals. The inspecting team observes all aspects of the facility’s operation, including animal welfare and well-being; veterinary care; keeper training; safety for visitors, staff, and animals; educational programs; #conservation efforts; financial stability; risk management; governance; and guest services. Detailed reports from the inspection team and the facility alike are then thoroughly evaluated by the Commission. Finally, top officials are interviewed by the Accreditation Commission at a formal hearing, after which accreditation is granted, extended for one year, or denied.

Each facility undergoes a thorough review to make sure it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which emphasize animal welfare and care, veterinary programs, conservation, #education, and safety. AZA requires facilities to complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years as a condition of Association membership.

“Getting AZA accreditation is rigorous, and the standards continue to evolve, ensuring animal welfare remains at the forefront of our process,” said Dan Ashe, President and CEO of AZA. “Our standards are comprehensive, and our process is thorough, objective, and independent, with membership measured against a commitment to meeting the “gold standard” for a modern zoological facility. We are proud to acknowledge the Lemur Conservation Foundation as an AZA member.”

There are currently 239 AZA-accredited facilities and 14 AZA-certified related facility members throughout the U.S. and 12 other countries.

THANK YOU, lemur lovers, for joining together to h

THANK YOU, lemur lovers, for joining together to help the Lemur Conservation Foundation exceed its $25,000 #GivingChallenge2022 goal! Each of you was essential to our success! Many thanks to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for organizing the event and to The Patterson Foundation for its generous matching donations! Your contributions will provide expert care for the lemurs on LCF's Myakka City, FL reserve and protect lemurs and the rainforest in Madagascar.

SMILE! Just 10 MINUTES LEFT in the #GivingChalleng

SMILE! Just 10 MINUTES LEFT in the #GivingChallenge2022 - Be the One to save lemurs from extinction! Donor Marjorie Horne said "I am making this donation because lemurs make me smile." If they make you smile, too, give NOW! Donations up to $100 are matched by the Patterson Foundation. www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/lemur-conservation-foundation-inc

Just ONE HOUR left in the #GivingChallenge2022 - w

Just ONE HOUR left in the #GivingChallenge2022 - we need YOU to reach our goal! THANK YOU to the more than 130 donors who have already given, including Gianni Paposcio Ronchi, who urges that we "Save lemurs, save their habitat in Madagascar!" Together, we can DO IT! Be the One to donate now! www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/lemur-conservation-foundation-inc

Before you count sheep tonight, can the lemurs cou

Before you count sheep tonight, can the lemurs count on you? There are over 100 species of lemur, and more than 98% of them are threatened with extinction! Save lemurs by making a gift through the #GivingChallenge2022 www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/lemur-conservation-foundation-inc
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