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Zazabe is one tired #lemur! This first-time momma

Zazabe is one tired #lemur! This first-time momma is working overtime to provide the best care possible for her three growing infants. Keep up the good work Zaza!
#criticallyendangeredspecies #redruffedlemur #triplets #infants #conservation #lcf #wesavespecies #aza

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce the birth of a #criticallyendangered red-ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra)- the fourth red ruffed lemur born at #LCF this year. This little girl was born in the late hours on May 8. This is the fourth offspring born to mom Ravina, following the birth of son Afo in 2014, daughter Zazabe in 2016, and son Frezy in 2020.

As demonstrated by our other #redruffedlemur births this year, red ruffed infants don’t cling to their mom. Instead, as females can give birth to litters of up to six infants, she makes a nest where her babies safely reside until they’re big enough to move around on their own. For ruffed lemur moms, this means spending 70-90% of their time in the nest for the first two weeks after giving birth!

This nesting behavior also allows our staff to more closely monitor red ruffed lemur infants including sexing the infant(s) and obtaining regular weights to closely monitor growth and development. For this little girl, the close monitoring was critical to her survival as staff observed she was struggling to nurse on her first day of life.

Read more about this little one's story and find out how she is doing now on our website through the link in our bio.

#criticallyendangeredspecies #lemur #infant #primatesnotpets #conservation #wesavespecies

LCF is sending a huge ‘Thank You’ to our long-

LCF is sending a huge ‘Thank You’ to our long-time supporter Jean Blackburn for donating a variety of Florida #native plants and trees for installation around the reserve. The first to be planted was an American beautyberry bush in one of our #redruffedlemur enclosures.

Planting directly in a #lemur space is always risky for the plant. In this case, the lemurs were immediately interested in the plant and ate some of the leaves, but the bush is still intact and we are hopeful it will establish and thrive!

#sustainability #conservation

#MadagascarMonday LCF staff in #Madagascar partici

#MadagascarMonday LCF staff in #Madagascar participated in the annual World #Environment Festival on June 11. About 400 people participated including 100 students. LCF donated fuel efficient cook stoves (made by @ades4madagascar) for a #lemur trivia contest. Nearly 100 stoves were sold as demand is very high for long lasting cook stoves which use less wood or charcoal than local stoves.

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely exc

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to celebrate this #FathersDay by announcing the birth of a #criticallyendangered mongoose lemur- the fifth infant born at the reserve this year!

Our newest addition to the LCF colony joined experienced parents Leena and Merced on May 3. This is the pair’s sixth 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 seven weeks old, he or she is transitioning to riding on mom’s back and is starting to explore its surroundings, including older brother Lonzo. 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.

To help protect our delicate, growing #veggies fro

To help protect our delicate, growing #veggies from the harsh Florida summer sun, LCF staff worked together to hang shade cloth over the raised garden beds.

These beds are located on top of our septic tank- an area of ground that is otherwise unusable. But this also meant we couldn't install permanent posts and so had to get creative!

The veggies we grow in these beds will be used to feed the #lemurs so every leaf is important!

#raisedgardenbed #garden #vegetables #sustainability

Did you know? Because #redruffedlemur infants do n

Did you know? Because #redruffedlemur infants do not cling to their mom like many other lemur species, red ruffed moms instead carry their #infants in their mouths when they need to be moved.

New mom Zazabe demonstrates this carrying technique with her smallest infant. Like every new skill, Zaza struggled with it at the beginning, but with three infants to move frequently throughout the day, she quickly excelled to expert level.

#criticallyendangeredspecies #lemur #redruffedlemur #triplets #conservation #lcf #aza #primatesnotpets

Whatcha got there mom? Mom? Hey mom! Mom, whatcha

Whatcha got there mom? Mom? Hey mom! Mom, whatcha got?
#collaredlemur #lemur #infant #endangeredspecies #conservation #lcf #primatesnotpets

Today we would like to wish a very happy birthday

Today we would like to wish a very happy birthday to the oldest lemur here at LCF- Yuengling!! Yuengling turns 29 today! Yuengling, along with brothers Guinness and Bud, arrived at LCF in October 2003 from Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park but the trio were originally born just a few miles down the road from us at ZooTampa! Not only is Yuengling our oldest lemur, he is also our oldest free ranger and can still be found high up in a tree enjoying the warm sun rays with his mate, Ansell, and their offspring. Happy Birthday Yuengling!

Our red ruffed #triplets are growing fast! We caug

Our red ruffed #triplets are growing fast! We caught this little one dreaming of the day she’ll be able to free range in our forest habitats. Soon, little one!

This #redruffedlemur family is currently living at one of our building habitats to allow maximum safety and monitoring while these infants begin to climb and explore. We look forward to introducing the triplets to our free-range #forest habitat once they have gained the necessary weight, strength, and agility to safely traverse the space.

#criticallyendangeredspecies #infant #primate #conservation #primatesnotpets

It's #WorldOceanDay2021! Just like national parks

It's #WorldOceanDay2021! Just like national parks help protect animals and habitats on land, marine protected areas help safeguard areas of the ocean and marine animals. LCF is supporting the movement to protect 30% of our ocean by 2030. Will you join us? Sign in support of #Protect30x30 for #WorldOceanDay through the link in our bio.

#MadagascarMonday New environmental education publ

#MadagascarMonday New environmental education publication finds significant positive impacts of LCF student field trips in Marojejy National Park. Ms. Kylie Sorenson led this project which was completed as part of her Masters in Primate Conservation with Professor Anna Nekaris. Their study supports the inclusion of "place-based" conservation education programs and the importance of assessing the affective or emotional impacts of environmental education programs. This is the first published assessment of any environmental education program in the SAVA region.

Find the link in our bio!

Happy 3rd birthday to mongoose lemur Julio! Julio

Happy 3rd birthday to mongoose lemur Julio! Julio lives with 4 year old female mongoose lemur Mirabel. This adorable pair are full of extreme amounts of energy and as such are often found bouncing through their enclosure and generally plotting to take over the world.

#WeightLossWednesday Our keepers are dedicated to

#WeightLossWednesday Our keepers are dedicated to incorporating exercise into Medella’s daily life through training. At first, Medella showed extreme apathy toward training sessions. Just the notion of leaving her prime napping spot to walk over to the trainer was too much effort - even with the promise of treats. The trainers never gave up, and it took a lot of encouragement and patience, but over time Medella was convinced to participate. It is a testament to the trainer’s perseverance that Medella was soon moving all around her enclosure with gusto. After just a few weeks, staff were blown away to see her running to earn fruit treats.

Read more about Medella’s weight loss journey: https://www.lemurreserve.org/journey-to-health-and-fitness/

Sending our thanks to Girl Scout Troop 75 and Meli

Sending our thanks to Girl Scout Troop 75 and Melissa Finley for donating these much needed supplies! The apple juice will be diluted for summer ice treats for the lemurs, the paper bags and baby food will make the perfect enrichment, and the batteries, chargers, and headlamps are key during hurricanes!

Anyone else interested in donating hurricane supplies, or any other supplies for our lemurs, can find our wishlists here-

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/G6S8LPI2SU34?ref_=wl_share

Join us in wishing a very happy 7th #birthday to r

Join us in wishing a very happy 7th #birthday to ring-tailed lemur Duffy! Duffy and her twin brother Moose were born at LCF in 2014 to parents Ansell and Yuengling. While we said goodbye to Moose in 2016 when he traveled to the @statenislandzoo to start his own family, Duffy stayed in her family group here at LCF where she thrived with two older sisters and five younger brothers. Duffy is a gentle, quiet, and cautious ring-tailed lemur who continues to have a strong bond with her parents and younger brother Goose. Happy Birthday Duffy!

#ringtailedlemur #endangeredspecies #conservation #primatesnotpets

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is pleased to we

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is pleased to welcome Michael Barnas, Shruti Daga, Taylor Fisher, and Lauren Rager as our new summer interns. All of these new additions bring great experience to LCF's animal husbandry program. We are very appreciative that they have joined us during this challenging time and we’ve implemented ongoing precautions to keep them and our staff safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our thanks to Michael, Shruti, Taylor, and Lauren for following our protocols, which have included a ‘mini quarantine’ period that prevented them from shadowing husbandry staff for one weeks after their arrival at the reserve. Additionally, with their adherence to LCF PPE requirements, we provided them with presentations and activities that did not directly involve lemurs during the transition. Presentations included a general orientation, animal welfare, and enrichment, while projects included making banana circles for compost, tidying up our browse/vegetable garden, and planting new browse plants for the lemurs.

Read about their accomplishments and why they were attracted to LCF's internship opportunities through the link in our bio.

#WeightLossWednesday Just like people, lemur weig

#WeightLossWednesday

Just like people, lemur weights can fluctuate due to a variety of factors. Sometimes even stepping on the scale at different times of the day can make a difference. Recording each lemur weight every month allows LCF to see bigger trends. Our staff regularly conducts welfare assessments on each individual residing at LCF. Included as part of this regular assessment, staff must review the animal’s weight history and note any abnormal weight gain or loss. After noting Schaefer and Medella’s continued weight increases, caretakers created a custom fitness plan for the pair of ring-tailed lemurs.

Read more about Schaefer and Medella’s weight loss journey through the link in our bio.

What a #TongueOutTuesday!

What a #TongueOutTuesday!

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