The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

Red Ruffed Lemur

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

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

Critically Endangered Red Ruffed Lemur Born

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The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce the birth of a critically endangered red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra)- the fourth red ruffed lemur born at LCF this year. This little girl was born in the late hours on May 8. Thanks to this year’s amazing donations of several WiFi cameras from our supporters, staff... Continue Reading

Mother’s Day Infant Announcement

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The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to celebrate this Mother's Day by announcing the birth of an endangered collared brown lemur (Eulemur collaris)- the first infant born at the reserve this year! The infant, born on April 2 to first-time parents Isabelle and Olivier, is only the fourth collared lemur born at LCF in... Continue Reading

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