Lemur Conservation Foundation

Triplet Sisters Forest Introduction

February 24, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

2021 was the year of new forest introductions! Tsambiky wasn’t the only new red ruffed lemur introduced to the forest in 2021. Triplet sisters Betsiboka, Onilahy, and Mangoky also began their forest explorations starting in November. These girls were a little less enthusiastic to experience the forest than Tsambiky. Parents Zazabe and Ranomamy were eager... Continue Reading

Welcome LCF’s Spring 2022 Interns

February 13, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

LCF is pleased to welcome Marie Cleary, Sydney McKinney, Caroline Oatley, and Shannon Frank as our spring 2022 interns. 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... Continue Reading

Tsambiky’s Scintillating Forest Fun

February 10, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

October began an exciting time here at LCF as we began introducing our 2021 infants to the forests! The first to begin this adventure was five-month-old red ruffed lemur female Tsambiky! Tsambiky took many of her cues from her forest-expert family members, including big brother Frezy! Many of you may recall Frezy was scared of... Continue Reading

Camp Marojejia Completed!

January 27, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Dr. Erik R. Patel, Conservation and Research Director November 12, 2021 The reconstruction is completed of the large kitchen and dining area at Camp Marojejia (Camp 2) of Marojejy National Park. Thanks to a grant from Conservation Allies, LCF has organized, coordinated, funded, and monitored the 5-month construction of the expanded building into a steep... Continue Reading

The Ball Brothers

November 11, 2021 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Say 'Hello' to the Ball Brothers. The mongoose lemur Ball brothers, that is. Everyone meet LaMelo, born here at LCF on May 3, 2021! LCF names all of our mongoose lemurs with a Spanish theme, and not only is ‘LaMelo’ a unique Spanish name, but it might sound familiar to some sports fans. LaMelo was... Continue Reading

Welcome LCF’s Fall 2021 Interns

September 26, 2021 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

LCF is pleased to welcome Isabella Baumann, Hanna Sturdivant, and Amy Heflin as our new fall 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... Continue Reading