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

Triplet Sisters Forest Introduction

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2021 was the year of new forest introductions! Tsambiky wasn’t the only new red ruffed lemur introduced to the forest in 2021. Triplet sisters Betsiboka, Onilahy, and Mangoky also began their forest explorations starting in November. These girls were a little less enthusiastic to experience the forest than Tsambiky. Parents Zazabe and Ranomamy were eager... Continue Reading

Tsambiky’s Scintillating Forest Fun

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October began an exciting time here at LCF as we began introducing our 2021 infants to the forests! The first to begin this adventure was five-month-old red ruffed lemur female Tsambiky! Tsambiky took many of her cues from her forest-expert family members, including big brother Frezy! Many of you may recall Frezy was scared of... Continue Reading

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

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