The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

Florida Reserve

Critically Endangered Red Ruffed Lemur Born

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The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce the birth of a critically endangered 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. Thanks to this year’s amazing donations of several WiFi cameras from our supporters, staff... Continue Reading

Welcome LCF’s Summer 2021 Interns

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LCF is pleased to welcome Michael Barnas, Shruti Daga, Taylor Fisher, and Lauren Rager as our summer 2021 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

Journey to Health and Fitness

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Join us to learn about Schaefer and Medella’s transformative journey to health and fitness.  This duo is one of the Lemur Conservation Foundation’s most unique pairs of endangered ring-tailed lemurs.  Both individuals were born into the exotic pet trade, and this tragic start to life resulted in chronic dietary complications and hyper-aggressive behavior toward humans.... Continue Reading

Mongoose Lemur Forest Introduction

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Red ruffed lemur Frezy isn’t the only new lemur in the forest these days. Mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz) trio Kikeli, Felix, and Consuela were also recently introduced to the Jim Toomey Woods habitat. The trio had previously attempted to venture into a different free range setup- the Elizabeth Moore Lemur Forest Habitat- with little interest,... Continue Reading
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