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The whole secret of a successful #ruffedlife is to

The whole secret of a successful #ruffedlife is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it.

Have you heard? LCF wants to display your lemur-t

Have you heard? LCF wants to display your lemur-themed artwork for the 2020 World Lemur Festival. Photography, sculpture, watercolor, charcoal, mixed media, and more mediums are all being accepted for consideration. Learn more about the contest rules and submit your entries through the link in our bio. Deadline September 30, 2020. #WLF2020

Locally, the indri is known as babakoto which mean

Locally, the indri is known as babakoto which means “little father” or “ancestor of man.” One story tells of two brothers who lived together in the forest until one of them decided to leave and cultivate the land. That brother became the first human and the brother who stayed in the forest became the first indri. Today the indri cries in mourning for his brother who went astray. Locals in Madagascar believe indri resemble the ancestors, so they are revered and actually protected from hunting in some areas where these stories are told.

Cultures around the world often base their view about animals on folk tales which can influence conservation efforts. In the case of the critically endangered indri, local legends actually help protect the species. Learn more about a variety of animals that have been the subject of myths and taboos by checking out LCF’s free lesson plan: Animal Fact or Fiction.

Did you know that male mongoose lemurs can sometim

Did you know that male mongoose lemurs can sometimes go bald? Male #mongooselemurs have scent glands on the top of their head and mark their territory by rubbing their head on various objects. This repeated rubbing can sometimes lead to some males going #bald. Here, 23 year old Merced shows off his how much less fur he has on the top of his head due to scent marking, as well as a little bit of mulch he picked up while scent marking the ground!
#lcf #criticallyendangeredspecies #conservation #primatesnotpets

#MadagascarMonday Last week our annual fish harves

#MadagascarMonday Last week our annual fish harvest at LCF's model pond near Antanetiambo Nature Reserve, near Andapa, took place. Nearly 2500 fish were harvested including 423 adult Paratilapia polleni ("fony"), a locally endemic species which have become extremely rare. 14.5 kg of fish were sold at a high price of 25,000 AR per kg. Fresh water fish farming provides an alternative and sustainable source of animal protein while also generating much income locally. Programs like this can help reduce pressure for lemur hunting.

Did you know…the Lemur Conservation Foundation h

Did you know…the Lemur Conservation Foundation has an office and a team of full time staff members in the SAVA Region of northeastern Madagascar? We work with conservation partners and communities bordering protected lemur habitats. Our work focuses on Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR) and Marojejy National Park, together spanning 320 square miles of mountainous rainforest. In that space, we help to protect 11 different species of lemurs! Learn more about the variety of unique lemurs we help by visiting our website.

For this #FrezyFriday, we're just trying to keep u

For this #FrezyFriday, we're just trying to keep up...

The @LemurConservationFoundation builds awareness

The @LemurConservationFoundation builds awareness about and inspires action to protect endangered #lemurs and their habitat through #art. The Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies houses LCF’s art collection, which includes lemur-themed work by LCF founder and artist Penelope Bodry-Sanders.

Penelope's "Merced Dans Son Jardin" was inspired by Victorian mourning pieces, which memorialize the deceased with a lock of their hair. Though Merced is alive and well at LCF’s Florida reserve, the artwork speaks to the conservation status for this species. #Mongooselemurs are #CriticallyEndangered, at extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future. Merced’s hair, opportunistically saved or collected during routine annual physicals, is artistically included in this meaningful painting. 18”x14”, oil on paper, hardware and lemur hair (2015).

To celebrate #WorldLemurFestival, please join us #

To celebrate #WorldLemurFestival, please join us #digitally at the Lemur Conservation Foundation’s reserve in Myakka City, FL for an in-depth conversation with our #lemur experts and animal care professionals. This talk is perfect for students interested in conservation careers, LCF supporters, and lemur enthusiasts. Our panel of experts are eager to explain the importance of their work and answer questions. Free to register, but space is limited.

Our panel:
Dr. Erik Patel - Conservation and Research Director
Caitlin Kenney - Curator of Primates
Lauren Arshakuni - Primate Keeper

Registration now open through the link in our bio.

Following registration, you will receive an email with joining instructions. #WLF2020

#MadagascarMonday We have recently completed the c

#MadagascarMonday We have recently completed the construction of a new toilet and shower building at Camp 2 (Marojejia) of Marojejy National Park. This is one of the most visited camps in northeastern Madagascar, and the only location where tourists can easily observe silky sifakas in primary forest. Like Camp 1 (which we rebuilt earlier this year), Camp 2 has severely deteriorated since it was built more than 15 years ago, and tourist numbers have been falling. Supporting eco-tourism, a primary objective of the Lemur Action Plan, is a major focus of the Lemur Conservation Foundation.

In #Madagascar, the most commonly used currency is

In #Madagascar, the most commonly used currency is called ariary (abbreviated AR). Each bill features unique aspects of Madagascar’s culture, people, places, flora, and fauna. The 1000 AR bill prominently features a black-and-white ruffed lemur. If you look carefully, you’ll see a radiated tortoise and an aye-aye, too!

#Lemurs serve as an important flagship species for protecting all of Madagascar’s biodiversity. More than 70% of the plants and animals found on the island are found nowhere else, and many of these endemic species face similar threats to those that lemurs face. Cute and charismatic, lemurs help bring attention to #conservation issues in Madagascar that otherwise would go unnoticed.

Calling all artists! LCF is accepting submissions

Calling all artists! LCF is accepting submissions for our 2020 World Lemur Festival Juried Art Exhibition. This year we are accepting lemur-themed artwork from local, national, and international artists. Learn more about the contest rules and submit your entries through the link in our bio. #WLF2020

Our supporters are phe-nom-nom-nom-inal! The goats

Our supporters are phe-nom-nom-nom-inal! The goats stay! We reached our goal of $2,000. Thank you! Now the goats can continue chomping at the undergrowth in our forest for another two weeks, clearing the way to make it ready for the lemurs to return.

We need your help—there’s more work to be done

We need your help—there’s more work to be done! Without your support, our visiting goats will be departing. Please help us raise $2,000 in the next 24 hours to keep these kids on site for two more weeks. Their healthy appetites are clearing the undergrowth in one of our lemur forests, reducing the risk of fire in this natural, free-ranging habitat. Your donation will provide the herd with “kids meals" like no others—a green mix of grape vines, oak leaves, and saw palmetto. Donate through the link in our bio.

To celebrate #WorldLemurFestival, please join us v

To celebrate #WorldLemurFestival, please join us virtually in the Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies as LCF’s founder and artist Penelope Bodry-Sanders details how the #LemurConservationFoundation builds awareness about and inspires action to protect endangered #lemurs and their habitat through art. Free to register, but space is limited. #WLF2020

Registration now open through the link in our bio.

Following registration, you will receive an email with joining instructions.

Check out these great comparison photos of the wor

Check out these great comparison photos of the work the Rent-A-Ruminant Florida #goat herd is doing in our lemur forest! The area left of the fencing is the progress of several days of work, and the right side is untouched by goats (for now)!

Frezy is a little #pollinator this #FrezyFriday! D

Frezy is a little #pollinator this #FrezyFriday! Did you know ruffed lemurs are the largest pollinators in the world? While looking for fruits and nectar, pollen will stick to the ruffed lemurs nose and facial fur. As the lemur moves, it moves the pollen as well. Frezy and his family recently received hibiscus flowers as enrichment- a great opportunity for Frezy to start working on his pollinator skills. Looks like he can check this task off his to-do list! #criticallyendangeredspecies #conservation #lcf #redruffedlemur #primatesnotpets

Have you heard of the Ako Conservation Education P

Have you heard of the Ako Conservation Education Program? Author Dr. Alison Jolly and illustrator Deborah Ross collaborated to create a series of six children’s picture books that feature different species of #lemurs and the habitats they live in. The first book they created introduces you to our programs namesake, Ako, a playful young aye-aye living in the Tampolo Forest in #Madagascar. Throughout the rest of the series you will learn about mouse lemurs, ring-tailed lemurs, red-ruffed lemurs, sifaka, and indri. The success of this book series has led to accompanying habitat posters and teaching materials about these lemurs and their habitats.

LCF has developed Ako Conservation Education Kits to provide instructors a way to teach their students all about lemurs. This kit includes the illustrated book series, lemur lesson plans, an educator’s guide and more! To see if you qualify for a FREE Ako Conservation Kit please boost our website.
#conservation #education #freematerials #kids #kidsbooks

Have you heard? LCF wants to display your lemur-t

Have you heard? LCF wants to display your lemur-themed #artwork for the 2020 #WorldLemurFestival. Photography, sculpture, watercolor, charcoal, mixed media, and more mediums are all being accepted for consideration. Learn more about the contest rules and submit your entries through the link in our bio.

Pebbles is today’s #EmployeeOfTheDay! Pebbles, m

Pebbles is today’s #EmployeeOfTheDay! Pebbles, mom to both Latte and Junior, is a critical member of the Rent-A-Ruminant Florida herd. She is an enthusiastic climber and is great at fulfilling tall orders. This enthusiasm can sometimes lead her to climb on items she shouldn’t- such as other members of her herd- but we all know her heart is in the right place. Keep up the good work Pebbles!

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