The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

Florida Reserve

Welcome LCF’s Fall 2021 Interns

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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

Naming our red ruffed lemur infant

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I have a name! Ravina’s infant, born on May 8, 2021, is growing in leaps and bounds. LCF names all of our red ruffed lemurs with a Malagasy theme and, after much deliberation the winning name is Tsambiky! Tsambiky (psalm-bee-key), meaning ‘bounce’, was chosen for the exact reason you’re thinking. When this little one began... Continue Reading

Introducing Voltaire

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Introducing Voltaire! A few weeks ago we posted on social media how our collared lemur (Eulemur collaris) infant was starting to look more and more like his dad, Olivier. Were you able to guess his sex then? Collared lemur infant Collared lemur Olivier As this little bundle of energy recently started spending more time off... Continue Reading

Illness, Recovery, and Companionship: Volana’s Journey

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Illness, Recovery, and Companionship: Volana's Journey is a unique tale eight months in the making. Say hello to red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) Volana. Many of you may recognize him as he was born at LCF in 2008 and free ranged in our forest habitats for much of his life. Illness On November 23, 2020... Continue Reading

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

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