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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Red ruffed triplets in line on a branch

Red Ruffed Triplets Named

Ring-tailed lemur on tree

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Red ruffed lemurs Volana and Demi sitting in bush

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Luisa’s infant is beginning to explore their sur

Luisa’s infant is beginning to explore their surroundings and try new food items! Today the family received some tasty banana leaf browse. The infant was able to sample some of the browse with a little help (and a lot of tolerance) from mom!

#lemur #mongooselemur #criticallyendangered #conservation #primatesnotpets #aza #wesavespecies

Yuengling will be the first to tell you our free r

Yuengling will be the first to tell you our free range lemurs are always #snacking.
#lemur #conservation #primatesnotpets

Thank You @lemurconservationnetwork for representi

Thank You @lemurconservationnetwork for representing our programs so well in a recent blog (in Malagasy).

https://lemurconservationnetwork.org/malagasy/lemur-conservation-foundation-miaro-ny-ala-sy-ny-varika/

(link in bio!)

As our infant mongoose #lemurs begin to explore th

As our infant mongoose #lemurs begin to explore their surroundings, they are also exploring themselves. It’s quite common to see lemur babies nibbling on their hands and feet- just like humans!

We’re absolutely in love with those little brown fingers! And peep that little toothcomb in the third picture.

#mongooselemur #criticallyendangered #conservation #lcf #infant #babyanimal #primatesnotpets

Our red ruffed #lemur baby’s cuteness is astound

Our red ruffed #lemur baby’s cuteness is astounding!

Did you know? It's Make-A-Will Month! Protect lemu

Did you know? It's Make-A-Will Month! Protect lemurs and your loved ones in just 20 minutes - for free - at www.freewill.com/lemurs! The Lemur Conservation Foundation is covering the cost of the program, with support from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, to enable everyone to quickly and easily create a will. There are no strings attached, although, if desired, you can include the Lemur Conservation Foundation as a beneficiary to help save #lemurs from extinction, today and forever. Get started today! www.freewill.com/lemurs

Today is #NationalSonandDaughterDay and we’re ce

Today is #NationalSonandDaughterDay and we’re celebrating by announcing the sex of our youngest collared #lemur! Collared lemur Isabelle gave birth to her second offspring on May 2 this year and we are excited to announce we have another little boy on our hands!

This little rascal is keeping mom on her toes. He is quickly gaining independence by exploring his surroundings. However, his favorite spot to be is still with mom so no matter where his play takes him, he always returns to Isabelle.

#collaredlemur #endangeredspecies #conservation #lcf #baby #aza #wesavespecies #primatesnotpets

Today is #NationalLazyDay! In today’s plugged-in

Today is #NationalLazyDay! In today’s plugged-in world, we often find ourselves wishing for a day when we didn’t have to do anything.

Nothing at all. Not even the tiniest bit of work.

Well, today is your day! So take some inspiration from our expert couch potatoes- the red ruffed #lemurs- and relaaaaxxxxx.

Oh Baby! Mongoose #lemur Leena's infant is growing

Oh Baby! Mongoose #lemur Leena's infant is growing fast and so, it seems, are their ears! We may be a little biased, but we think they are perfectly adorable.

#mongooselemur #criticallyendangered #conservation #lemurs #lcf #primatesnotpets #babyanimal

A special 'Thank You' to Girl Scout Troop 75 for g

#MadagascarMonday Our silky sifaka monitoring team

#MadagascarMonday Our silky sifaka monitoring team recently returned from Camp Indri in Anjanaharibe-Sud. The group was found quickly after 1 day. Much to our delight a new baby was found, less than 1 week old! The silky group there now contains 4 individuals. The adult female is named VFB ("Vavy Fotsy Be") which means very white female as she exhibits very high levels of skin depigmentation characteristic of this species. The adult male is named LBV (Lahy Be Vaovao) which means new big male. The juvenile male perhaps 4 years old, is named LMK (Lahy Mainty Kely) which means small black male. The new tent shelters and dining area and toilets built by LCF at Camp Indri were extremely helpful. Our team enjoyed hosting two students from CURSA, a local university.

This is some nice grass you have here. Would be a

This is some nice grass you have here. Would be a shame if someone ATE IT!

#lemur #redruffedlemur #Frezy #food #browse #funny #criticallyendangeredspecis #conservation #lcf

It's peach season! Check out this great recipe fea

It's peach season! Check out this great recipe featuring peaches and Leapin' #Lemurs cereal and remember every time you buy @envirokidz products, 1% of the sales are donated to support endangered species, habitat restoration, and environmental education for kids worldwide!

https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/recipes/baked-peach-breakfast-boats/ (link in bio!)

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely exc

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to announce the #birth of a critically endangered mongoose lemur- the fourth infant born at the reserve this year!

Our newest addition to the LCF colony joined experienced parents Leena and Merced on June 9. This is the pair’s seventh infant since Leena’s arrival at LCF in 2014 on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). At six weeks old, the infant is transitioning to riding on mom’s back and is starting to explore its surroundings, including older brothers Lonzo and LaMelo. Determining the sex of an infant #lemur takes a little bit of time, and we look forward to updating you when we know if our new addition is a boy or a girl—and can then have a name.

#Mongooselemurs are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN’s Red List with an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future. In addition to their important role in conservation, education, and research, Leena, Merced, and all the lemurs at LCF involved in our managed breeding program serve as a genetic safety net against possible extinction in the wild.

#criticallyendangered #conservation #lcf #primatesnotpets

Have you applied yet? Now is your chance to join L

Have you applied yet? Now is your chance to join LCF's Fall 2022 Internship and work with our colony of 52 lemurs! We are accepting applications through July 31st. On site housing with utilities is provided. See the link below (also in our bio) to find out how to apply!

https://www.aza.org/jobs?job=31535

Happy #NationalInternDay! LCF hosts three rounds o

Happy #NationalInternDay! LCF hosts three rounds of internships every year and are so thankful to every one of our amazing #interns! Our busy interns provide intensive support to our keeper staff by assisting with daily animal care, enrichment, nutrition, training projects, and gardening, just to name a few, all while continuing their own professional development.

And our current interns are doing all of this during a global pandemic! Our crew have been amazing at adapting to new and different protocols we have implemented to help protect each other and our animals. The hottest and sweatiest of which is wearing facemasks and gloves every day outdoors in the Florida summer heat!

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