Lemur Conservation Foundation founder Penelope Bodry-Sanders and Conservation and Research Director Dr. Erik Patel were recently featured in Stream Digital’s series, Learning from the Suncoast’s Nonprofit Community. The two sat down with host Lisa Moody to provide a behind-the-scenes look at LCF’s Myakka City, FL lemur colony and its vital conservation work in Florida and…
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Farewell Bimbini
Farewell Bimbini! We recently said goodbye to mongoose lemur Bimbini as he traveled the short distance to Naples Zoo in Naples, FL. Recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Mongosoe Lemur Species Survival Plan (SSP), Bimbini’s transfer went off without a hitch and he is now settling into his new home with his... Continue Reading
Introducing Voltaire
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
Our Red Ruffed Lemur Triplets Have Names
Our red ruffed lemur triplets have names! Zazabe’s triplets, born on April 13, 2021, are now three months old, weigh over 1 kg each, and are creating chaos wherever they go! Here at LCF, we name all of our red ruffed lemurs with a Malagasy theme and, after much consideration and research, we found the... Continue Reading
Father’s Day Infant Announcement
The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to celebrate this Father's Day by announcing the birth of a critically endangered mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz)- the fifth infant born at the reserve this year! Our newest addition to the LCF colony joined experienced parents Leena and Merced on May 3. This is the pair’s sixth infant... Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Infant Announcement
The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to celebrate this Mother's Day by announcing the birth of an endangered collared brown lemur (Eulemur collaris)- the first infant born at the reserve this year! The infant, born on April 2 to first-time parents Isabelle and Olivier, is only the fourth collared lemur born at LCF in... Continue Reading
