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Mongoose Lemur Forest Introduction

April 21, 2021 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Red ruffed lemur Frezy isn’t the only new lemur in the forest these days. Mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz) trio Kikeli, Felix, and Consuela were also recently introduced to the Jim Toomey Woods habitat. The trio had previously attempted to venture into a different free range setup- the Elizabeth Moore Lemur Forest Habitat- with little interest, so staff decided to try a different method in a different forest with greater success!

Male mongoose lemur Felix looks out of front door of shelter into forest habitat
Three mongoose lemurs climbing on outsides of shelter in forest habitat

At 25 and 20 years old respectively, Felix and Kikeli are some of the oldest lemurs we have introduced to the free range lifestyle. The duo are still hesitant to venture too far from their forest shelter, but are gaining confidence every day!

Female mongoose lemur climbing branching in forest habitat
Male mongoose lemur climbing branching in forest habitat
Two mongoose lemur females eating leaves in forest habitat

Their daughter Consuela, on the other hand, is only 5 years old and keen to take on this new challenge. However, she will not travel too far on her own, preferring to stay within 30 feet of her parents at all times. The family shares their new domain with five ring-tailed lemurs and four red-ruffed lemurs.

Two mongoose lemurs climb branching in forest habitat
Female mongoose lemur eating leaves in free range forest habitat
Mongoose lemur female climbing a tree in the forest

Filed Under: Florida Reserve, LCF Lemurs - Florida Tagged With: Mongoose Lemur

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