Fernanda is the 26th critically endangered mongoose lemur born at LCF in our 26-year history. With wild populations decreasing and their native habitat facing increasing threats, the mongoose lemurs found at LCF and at accredited institutions around the world serve as a genetic safety net against possible extinction in the wild.
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2022 World Lemur Festival Art Gallery
Lemurs need our help, and artists around the world have taken action to put a spotlight on Madagascar’s endangered primates. Visual arts convey powerful messages and instill a sense of awe in ways that numbers and statistics alone cannot.
Art is one of the core principles of LCF’s mission statement, and each year we invite artists to participate in the World Lemur Festival Juried Art Exhibition to truly inspire, raise awareness, and take action to protect lemurs and their fragile habitats.
Continue ReadingBattle Ready Xiomara
I have a name! Luisa’s infant, born May 4, 2022, has developed quite the independent personality and is spending much of her time off of mom. Our staff were easily able to confirm her sex and begin a name search! LCF follows theme names for all our lemur species, and the theme for mongoose lemurs... Continue Reading
4th Lemur Infant Born at LCF in 2022
The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to announce the birth of a critically endangered mongoose lemur- the fourth infant born at the reserve this year! Our newest addition to the LCF colony joined experienced parents Leena and Merced on June 9. This is the pair’s seventh infant since Leena’s arrival at LCF in 2014... Continue Reading
Yuengling’s Special Veterinary Story
We have a special (and potentially NSFW!) lemur veterinary story to share today. Say hello to Yuengling! At 30 years old, Yuengling is the oldest lemur at LCF. Yuengling is well known among LCF interns, researchers, and visitors due to one easily distinguishable characteristic- his drastically enlarged testicles! A small, benign mass was first detected... Continue Reading
Welcoming our Infant Red Ruffed Lemur
The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce the birth of a critically endangered red-ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra). This little boy was born on May 21 to parents Aviavy and Hazo. While staff observed Aviavy in her nest boxes regularly for about a week leading up to the birth and were expectantly watching her nest... Continue Reading
