The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

LCF Lemurs - Florida

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

International Primate Day

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September 1st is International Primate Day! The order Primates is one of the most species-rich groups of mammals, third only to Bats and Rodents. Over 500 species belong to the primate order, including lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys, and apes! Did you know that although primates occur naturally in 90 countries, two thirds of all primates can... 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

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