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Not only do our lemurs receive fresh fruits and ve

Not only do our lemurs receive fresh fruits and vegetables every day, they also receive primate biscuits! This “lemur chow” (as we call it) is made specifically for primates and ensures they get all the necessary vitamins and nutrients they require!

Check out collared lemurs Olivier and Isabelle enjoying their biscuits!

This #FeatureFriday we’re talking about Bimbini

This #FeatureFriday we’re talking about Bimbini the mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz)! Born in 2003, Bimbini came to LCF in 2007 with his older sister Kikeli, and quickly settled into Florida life. Bimbini was introduced to partner Emilia in 2010 and the duo raised six offspring together!

Now living with his youngest son Felipe, Bimbini spends his days either resting or checking in on his across-the-hall neighbors. Unlike many other #mongooselemurs, Bimbini is an observant individual and prefers to watch from the background before jumping into action.

#criticallyendangeredspecies #mongooselemur #handsome #lcf #conservation #primatesnotpets

Our ring-tailed #lemurs aren't the only ones takin

Our ring-tailed #lemurs aren't the only ones taking advantage of the cool, sunny weather! Like ring-tailed lemurs, red ruffed lemurs are also known 'sun-worshipers'.

Here we see brothers Rivotra and Volana utilizing the forest fenceline to boost their stability, while their dad Tsikey prefers a more #casual approach.

#ringtailedlemur #redruffedlemur #endangeredspecies #criticallyendangeredspecies #conservation #primatesnotpets #lcf #sun

Now that it’s officially winter, cooler weather

Now that it’s officially winter, cooler weather has finally made its way to Florida! Early in the mornings our ring-tailed lemurs are often seen sun-bathing throughout their free-ranging forest. They will sit with their bellies towards the sun with arms and legs stretched out. This position, also known as “sun-worshiping”, maximizes the exposure of the less densely covered underside to the sun and warms them up before they start their day.

Looks like Luisa woke up on the wrong side of the

Looks like Luisa woke up on the wrong side of the tree this morning!

Happy #FeatureFriday! Today we’re featuring red-

Happy #FeatureFriday! Today we’re featuring red-ruffed lemur Rivotra! Rivotra was born at LCF in 2008 along with his triplet brothers Volana and Masoandro. Today, Rivotra and Volana still live with their father Tsikey, female Ravina, and the family’s youngest addition- Frezy!

Rivotra is a highly relaxed individual and can usually be found in prime sunning spots in the forest. He is easy to distinguish from his other group members due to his unusually pale (and particularly handsome) strawberry blonde coat.
#lemur #redruffedlemur #criticallyendangeredspecies #conservation #lcf

Do you ever get as excited for weigh day as Felix

Do you ever get as excited for weigh day as Felix does? All of the lemurs in our colony voluntarily get on a scale once a month in exchange for a treat or two. Knowing the current weight of an individual allows us to make sure all our lemurs are being well cared for. We can make any necessary changes to their diet and can give the proper dose of medications when we have an accurate weight. Great job, Felix!

Meet Javier and Luisa! Can you guess who is who? M

Meet Javier and Luisa! Can you guess who is who? Mongoose lemurs make it pretty easy to tell because they are sexually dichromatic, meaning that their fur color varies by gender. Males have reddish-brown cheeks and beard which frame their gray muzzle and face. Females, by contrast, have white or creamy gray cheeks and beard, and they tend to be a lighter gray overall.

Javier (M) is on the left and Luisa (F) is on the right.

A HUGE ‘Thank You’ to everyone who graciously

A HUGE ‘Thank You’ to everyone who graciously sent us items from our Amazon Wishlists over the holidays, especially Jane Barthelme, Chris Winther, and the Russel Family. Items donated include knives, a knife sharpener and a melon baller for our commissary, enrichment supplies including paracord, hammocks, puzzle feeders, and milk crates, spray bottles for cleaning, and a couple of tasty food enrichment options! We are extremely grateful for your support! Anyone else interested in donating supplies for our lemurs and staff can find our wishlists through the link in our bio.

#MadagascarMonday Our team in #Madagascar recently

#MadagascarMonday Our team in #Madagascar recently organized and supported two #student group visits to Marojejy National Park. Students were members of environmental clubs managed by the @world_wildlife (WWF) and Alliance Francaise who are longterm partners of LCF. Over 20 Malagasy students enjoyed three days deep in the #rainforest staying at campsites which we recently rebuilt.

During these educational visits, students are challenged to learn about much of the fauna and flora, including critically endangered silky sifakas, and take notes. Few of these students had ever visited the park before, though they live nearby. Environmental #education is a key aspect of our in-situ #conservation work in the SAVA region.

(Part 2) There is no better time to say "Thank You

(Part 2) There is no better time to say "Thank You" to our fantastic followers! Wishing you all Happy Holidays with thanks and appreciation for your help, support, generosity and thoughtfulness and a sincere wish for a fantastic year ahead.

With love,
The LCF Family

(Part 1) There is no better time to say "Thank You

(Part 1) There is no better time to say "Thank You" to our fantastic followers! Wishing you all Happy Holidays with thanks and appreciation for your help, support, generosity and thoughtfulness and a sincere wish for a fantastic year ahead.

With love,
The LCF Family

The big lesson in the #ruffedlife, baby, is never

The big lesson in the #ruffedlife, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.

There is still time to send some #PresentsforProsi

There is still time to send some #PresentsforProsimians! Did you know you can send gifts to our #lemurs and the staff that care for them this #holiday season? LCF has a variety of Amazon Wishlists available for perusal with items ranging from office supplies, to commissary tools, to lemur enrichment! Click the link in our bio to read about how the items on each list benefit our colony and help support LCF's lemurs this holiday season.

#MadagascarMonday We support several community man

#MadagascarMonday We support several community managed nature reserves including Anolakely Reserve, which is found adjacent to #MarojejyNationalPark in the village of Manantenina in northeastern #Madagascar. It was founded and owned by Mr. Jacques Harison Tonkasina ("Jackson").

Last week, through LCF support, he was able to purchase another 1.3 acre parcel. His passion for #conservation and inspirational personal drive has made this growing 10.7 acre reserve a success as tourists and students are starting to come to see the northern bamboo #lemurs and other animals found there.

Through LCF support this reserve has doubled in size in recent years and over 7,000 seedlings are currently in the nursery and will be planted during the rainy season in February. Jackson is not only a very accomplished Marojejy guide but an outstanding carpenter who led the construction team that completely rebuilt Camp Mantella in Marojejy and Camp Indri in Anjanaharibe-Sud.

Our support for local conservationists expanding private reserves was recently featured in the New York Times as a new conservation model: https://nyti.ms/3dZIp6M

Have you #adopted a lemur yet? Avoid the postal ru

Have you #adopted a lemur yet? Avoid the postal rush with an electronic adoption today! Your symbolic adoption improves the lives of #lemurs either at LCF’s Myakka City Reserve (by providing food, enrichment, large forest habitats, and veterinary care) or at Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR), a large mountainous rainforest in northeastern Madagascar (by contributing to LCF’s ongoing in-situ conservation).

Find more info through the link in our bio.

Did you know that @envirokidz has supported LCF fo

Did you know that @envirokidz has supported LCF for almost a decade, with projects like the AKO Series books and conservation education in #Madagascar?

Thanks to hungry EnviroKidz big and small, their initiative has raised over $3 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!

For this week's ‪#‎FeatureFriday we’re check

For this week's ‪#‎FeatureFriday we’re checking in with Yuengling! Born on June 12, 1992, he is the oldest lemur at LCF at 28.5 years old. This far surpasses the median life expectancy of his wild counterparts at 16-19 years.

Yuengling arrived at LCF on October 22, 2003 with his two brothers Bud and Guinness (are you sensing the name theme?). These days, Yuengling lives with his mate Ansell as well as two of their 10 offspring, Duffy and Goose. The family of four spend much of their time in their multi-acre free range forest home.

While Yuengling's age has slowed him down some in recent years, that doesn’t stop him from participating in his favorite activities, including sun-worshipping, grooming piles with his family, and stink fighting with the mongoose lemurs and red ruffed lemurs that share his forest home.

Looking to support #lemurs and #conservation this

Looking to support #lemurs and #conservation this holiday season? @wendybarnesdesign is the perfect example of conservation action through #art. Wendy is a wildlife artist creating #sustainable lifestyle designs from original pen and ink drawings that she develops into fabrics. She gives back by donating a portion of proceeds to partnered conservation organizations like LCF.

Wendy’s art and design business featuring wildlife drawings was a finalist in Martha Stewart’s American Made contest 2014. Wendy Barnes Design thrives with a mission to bring together volumes of wildlife conservation programs and donate a portion of sales by blending design with awareness and support for the animals of our world. Her conservation chic designs include reusable straw cases, snack bags, totes, and more. Wendy has created a beautiful collection of lemur designs with 10% of sales donated directly to lemur conservation efforts at LCF.

View Wendy’s LCF collection, featuring red ruffed lemurs and indri on her website.

Thank You @bradtguides for featuring LCF Madagasca

Thank You @bradtguides for featuring LCF Madagascar Programs in the latest 13th edition to their comprehensive guide in English for visiting and traveling in Madagascar.

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