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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Battle 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
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
Voltaire’s Vision Voyage
Say hello to Voltaire the collared lemur! Voltaire was born here at LCF on April 2, 2021 to first time parents Isabelle and Olivier. Affectionately known as ‘Terry’ this little boy took no time sneaking his way into the hearts of the LCF staff. As Terry began venturing off of mom and exploring his surroundings,... Continue Reading
25th Critically Endangered Mongoose Lemur Born at LCF
The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce our second birth of 2022- a critically endangered mongoose #lemur (Eulemur mongoz)! This little one was born on May 4 to parents Luisa and Javier, and joins older sister Luna. This is the 25th successful mongoose lemur birth in LCF’s 26 year history! The little family quickly... Continue Reading
