The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

Ring-tailed Lemur

Lemurs Love Lettuce

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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

LCF Welcomes First Ring-tailed Lemur Infant in Five Years

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Hello baby! Say hello to our newest and youngest face at the reserve! Ring-tailed lemurs Dalia and Goose welcomed their first infant on July 4. Staff were particularly excited at the arrival of this little one as this is the first ring-tailed lemur birth at LCF in five years! Following the birth, Dalia was very... Continue Reading

Yuengling’s Special Veterinary Story

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We have a special (and potentially NSFW!) lemur veterinary story to share today. Say hello to Yuengling! At 30 years old, Yuengling is the oldest lemur at LCF. Yuengling is well known among LCF interns, researchers, and visitors due to one easily distinguishable characteristic- his drastically enlarged testicles! A small, benign mass was first detected... Continue Reading

Journey to Health and Fitness

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Join us to learn about Schaefer and Medella’s transformative journey to health and fitness.  This duo is one of the Lemur Conservation Foundation’s most unique pairs of endangered ring-tailed lemurs.  Both individuals were born into the exotic pet trade, and this tragic start to life resulted in chronic dietary complications and hyper-aggressive behavior toward humans.... Continue Reading

Meet ring-tailed lemur Ansell

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Ansell is the beloved matriarch of one of our ring-tailed lemur families. Along with her partner Yuengling and two of their offspring, Goose and Duffy, Ansell rules the forest. She is easy to recognize due to her permanent head tilt, a result of an inner ear infection over five years ago. Ansell doesn’t let it... Continue Reading

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