Mongoose Lemur

Meet mongoose lemur Rosalita

June 26, 2020 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Mongoose lemur Rosalita, or Rosie, was born May 17, 2015 at LCF’s Florida reserve to mother Emilia and father Bimbini. Four years later, in May 2019, Rosie left her family group to be a companion for then 26 year old mongoose lemur Guillermo. Rosie’s personality quickly adapted to her new situation and she began to... Continue Reading

In memoriam: Guillermo

June 20, 2020 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

We are deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz) Guillermo. Many of you may know from our previous blog post, Meet mongoose lemur Guillermo, that he was undergoing treatment for glaucoma. This condition is caused by abnormally high pressure within the eye that often results in damage to the optic... Continue Reading

Meet mongoose lemur Mercedes

May 15, 2020 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Affectionately known as Merced, mongoose lemur Mercedes, is a long-time member of the Lemur Conservation Foundation’s colony. Born on April 18, 1997, he is 23 years old and our third oldest mongoose lemur. Merced arrived at the reserve from the Duke Lemur Center in June 2008. While partnered with several different females over the years,... Continue Reading

Meet mongoose lemur Guillermo

March 6, 2020 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

We want to introduce you to someone very special. Say hello to Guillermo the mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz). Born on May 11, 1993, Guillermo is almost 27 and the oldest mongoose lemur at LCF. From his slow eating habits to his nearly inaudible vocalizations, Guillermo possesses an exceptionally gentle disposition. The one thing Guillermo is... Continue Reading

Welcome our lemur infants

July 15, 2019 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

LCF celebrated two mongoose lemur births this breeding season. Critically Endangered, at extremely high risk of extinction in the wild, this species is offered a chance of survival through LCF's vital managed breeding program. This year's first infant joined mongoose lemur parents Leena and Merced on April 1. This is their fifth infant since Leena’s... Continue Reading