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
Lemurs Love Lettuce
Our lemur colony is getting a nutrition makeover thanks to Fork Farms, a Wisconsin based company that manufactures and sells indoor, vertical hydroponic growing systems called Flex Farms. Early this year, LCF was contacted by Joanna Trygstad, a longtime follower of LCF. Her husband Andy is the Vice President of Operations for Fork Farms. When... Continue Reading
Zoe Conquers the Forest
We have a new face in the forest! Mongoose lemurs Mateo and Zoe were recently moved into one of our forest habitats. Mateo has free ranged before, but Zoe is brand new to the habitat! Zoe’s inquisitive nature is extremely beneficial as she is eager to explore this new space. While Mateo has free ranged... Continue Reading
Welcoming Mongoose Lemur Zoe!
We have another new face at the reserve! Say hello to Zoe the mongoose lemur! Zoe is three years old and arrived from the Philadelphia Zoo in May 2022 on a recommendation from the AZA mongoose lemur Species Survival Plan (SSP). Zoe is highly inquisitive, loves new enrichment and changes to her enclosure, and is... 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
