The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

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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

Stuck at home?

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Katie Virun, LCF Education Manager, has gathered a number of fun activities for families to learn about lemurs during this challenging time when many of you are at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The free materials from our Ako Program, made possible through generous support from Nature's Path EnviroKidz, are just the thing to educate,... Continue Reading

LCF field survey finds rare and unusual lemurs

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Our Madagascar team, led by Dr. Erik Patel, LCF Conservation and Research Director, recently completed a two-month survey in the remote Antohakalava Forest, which is about 20km south of Marojejy National Park and requires three days of walking to reach. Antohakalava Forest is a new protected area and one of the largest privately owned conservation... Continue Reading

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