The Lemur Conservation Foundation – The Lemur Conservation Foundation works to protect Madagascar's primates – the lemurs – through conservation, education, research, and art.

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Mongoose lemur juvenile Xiomara looks at camera

Battle Ready Xiomara

Ring-tailed lemur on tree

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Zazabe's red ruffed lemur group surround a tub of Flex Farm lettuce and stuff their mouths full

Lemurs Love Lettuce

World Lemur Festival 2021 Graphic

World Lemur Festival 2022

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The numbers are in! For this years #GivingTuesday

The numbers are in! For this years #GivingTuesday we had the goal of fundraising $20,000 for the foundation. We are delighted to announce that we surpassed our goal! A huge thank you to everyone who donated, because of you all we will continue our important work of #protectingprosimians!

Looking for a unique gift this #holiday season? He

Looking for a unique gift this #holiday season? Head on over to our gift shop where you can purchase any of the six illustrated story books of ‘The Ako Series’.

The books explore the adventures of Ako the young Aye-Aye, Tik-Tik the adolescent ring-tailed #lemur, Bitika the tiny mouse lemur, No-Song the indri, and Furry & Fuzzy the red ruffed lemur twins in their Madagascar forest homes.

These fun and colorful books are made to be read aloud, for children ages 5 to 10 years old. The stories are exciting, beautiful, funny, and sometimes scary, too!

https://lemurreservegiftshop.org/

Note: We can only ship within the continental United States at this time. All orders must be placed by December 15 for holiday delivery.

Mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz) are just one of o

Mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz) are just one of over 100 known lemur species. Although these #lemurs are one of the smallest species in the Eulemur genus, they make up for their petite size with ample attitude! This species typically rules their exhibit, especially when they share space with other lemurs. Even the relatively large, loud ruffed lemurs make way for #mongooselemurs in the trees!

#lemur #criticallyendangered #conservation #lcf

#GivingTuesday is almost at a close! Have you dona

#GivingTuesday is almost at a close! Have you donated to a worthy cause yet? If not, please consider us at LCF as your cause! For this Giving Tuesday, we have multiple ways to donate and support. Follow the link in our bio to find out more!

We cannot thank our followers enough for the charitable donations we have received already! And remember, if you are not able to donate, then please share this post!

Today is #GivingTuesday! Here at LCF we ask that,

Today is #GivingTuesday! Here at LCF we ask that, if possible, you would donate to help maintain our 130- acre #lemur reserve in Florida and our many conservation programs in Madagascar. If we can get enough people to give us a small amount, our vital work will thrive and grow!
There are two ways to donate: follow the link in our bio for our GivingGrid or our Amazon Wishlist!
Of course, these are difficult times for many people - if you're not in the position to donate, you can also help by sharing this post for others you think might want to help!

#MadagascarMonday The #WorldLemurFestival was held

#MadagascarMonday The #WorldLemurFestival was held in Sambava on November 18. Over 500 people (including 7 schools) participated in the parade.

This large event included an art contest, dance contest, poetry readings as well as speeches by local authorities. PowerPoint presentations about lemurs were given by @wwf , LCF, DREDD and other sponsors of the event.

Packing up and sending out some great shop orders

Packing up and sending out some great shop orders today! If you are looking for a #lemur themed gift this holiday season, be sure to check out our gift shop! Books, shirts, stickers, lemur paintings, and many items from Madagascar! Visit the link in our bio and grab yours today!

Note: We can only ship within the continental United States at this time. All orders must be placed by December 15 for holiday delivery.

With a shocking 98% of over 100 #lemur species thr

With a shocking 98% of over 100 #lemur species threatened with extinction, we need to take action to protect Madagascar's primates. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, almost a third (31%) of all lemur species are now classified as Critically Endangered – just one step away from extinction. It's not too late to turn things around, and our collective actions are making a difference for the most #endangered group of mammals on the planet. Learn more about current lemur conservation projects and how you can help by visiting our website.

#lemurs #conservation #endangeredspecies

Looking for a #lemur themed gift this #SmallBusine

Looking for a #lemur themed gift this #SmallBusinessSaturday? Look no further! Check out our online gift shop for an assortment of retail items. Books, shirts, stickers, lemur paintings, bookmarks, and more! Grab yours today!

Link in bio!

Note: We can only ship within the continental United States at this time. All orders must be placed by December 15 for holiday delivery.

This #FeatureFriday is a #FrezyFriday! It’s been

This #FeatureFriday is a #FrezyFriday! It’s been a while since we’ve talked about our little strawberry boy. If you recall, Frezy was the only lemur born at LCF in 2020 and was one of only a handful of red ruffed #lemurs born in #AZA institutions that year. He joined mom Ravina and males Tsikey, Rivotra, Volana, and Afo on May 25, 2020 and quickly weaseled his way into the hearts of our staff and followers.

Months later, Frezy stole even more hearts when we attempted to introduce him to the forest but he was too afraid to try! His family coddled his fearful behavior at first, before moving to a more ‘tough love’ approach. Luckily for everyone involved, this worked! Out of the blue, Frezy realized he actually loved the forest and quickly conquered his biggest fears.

Following the passing of his uncle Volana in 2021, Volana’s partner Nify needed a new friend. Frezy and Nify quickly bonded over their love of food and sunbathing. Currently the pair also live with ring-tailed lemurs Medella and Schaefer, and common brown lemurs Shiraz and Malbec. We look forward to the day this spunky pair can free range once again!

#redruffedlemurs #criticallyendangered #lcf #conservation #wesavespecies

Happy Thanksgiving from our #lemur family to yours

Happy Thanksgiving from our #lemur family to yours! What are you all thankful for? #thanksgiving2022

Red ruffed lemurs (Varecia rubra), like the black

Red ruffed lemurs (Varecia rubra), like the black and white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) are #criticallyendangered. In fact, there is little variation in the ecology or behavior of these two species. Both are pollinators. Both are frugivores, meaning they specialize in eating fruit. Both species build nests for their litters of up to 6 infants. Both have a large repertoire of vocalizations including loud, raucous calls that can be heard a kilometer away.

However, red ruffed #lemurs are only found in the rainforest of the Masoala Peninsula in northeast Madagascar, and as their name suggests, they have red hair including the red ruff that surrounds their chin. The Red Ruffed Lemur Species Survival Plan (SSP) currently manages almost 200 individuals at 48 #AZA-accredited organizations to protect this precious species from extinction.

#lemur #ruffedlemur #criticallyendangeredspecies #conservation #lcf #primatesnotpets

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we'd

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we'd like to alert our followers to #GivingTuesday, which falls on November 29th. We ask that, if possible, that you donate to help maintain our 130- acre #lemur reserve in Florida and our many conservation programs in Madagascar. If we can get enough people to give us a small amount, our vital work will thrive and grow!
Here are the different ways you can donate:
Participate in our GivingGrid or purchase items off of our Amazon wishlists- both links in our bio!

Of course, these are difficult times for many people - if you're not in the position to donate, you can also help by sharing this post for others you think might want to help!

#MadagascarMonday New Matching Grant Program and C

#MadagascarMonday New Matching Grant Program and Completed Building.

Construction was just completed of the new storage building ("magazin") for Camp Indri in Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve. The building is located in Antsahoabahely village near the MNP park ranger's house, only 1 hour walk to Camp Indri. The new building will provide improved security and ease of access for all of the cooking supplies, tents, sleeping pads and other materials which tourists and researchers visiting Camp Indri may need. Our forest patrol team will also utilize this building when conducting patrols in Anjanaharibe-Sud. Thanks Much to @conservation.allies for supporting this! Please help us support more projects like this, Conservation Allies is matching donations through the end of the year through this link: www.conservationallies.org/partner/lcf/

Did you know #lemurs are not monkeys? Lemurs actua

Did you know #lemurs are not monkeys? Lemurs actually belong to a group of primates known as 'prosimians' which means 'pre-monkey.' They have characteristics more like those of the earliest primate ancestors which evolved at least 70 million years ago.

#lemur #endangeredspecies #conservation #primatesnotpets #prosimian #notamonkey

Luisa is this week’s #FeatureFriday! Mongoose le

Luisa is this week’s #FeatureFriday! Mongoose lemur Luisa was born at LCF on June 28, 2014. After spending a few years with her parents, Emilia and Bimbini, and her older brother Pablo, Luisa was moved to one of our forest habitats. Luisa quickly adapted to forest life, leading her partner on a merry exploration of areas of the forest he had never travelled before.

Luisa and her partner Javier were moved out of the forest in spring 2021 in preparation of the arrival of their first offspring, Luna, who joined her parents on May 25, 2021. This year, the family welcomed another new addition with the arrival of Xiomara on May 4, 2022.

Following the arrival of her offspring, Luisa’s personality shifted, becoming less of a wild child and more of an attentive and doting mother to her daughters. This shift was particularly impactful on the keepers who now see so much of Luisa’s own mother in her behavior.

#lemurs #mongooselemur #criticallyendagered #conservation #lcf #wesavespecies

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