The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

What’s New

Stuck at home?

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Katie Virun, LCF Education Manager, has gathered a number of fun activities for families to learn about lemurs during this challenging time when many of you are at home during the Coronavirus pandemic. The free materials from our Ako Program, made possible through generous support from Nature's Path EnviroKidz, are just the thing to educate,... Continue Reading

LCF COVID-19 Status

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Dear Friend of LCF, During this challenging time, the Lemur Conservation Foundation hopes that you and your family and friends are well and following guidelines for staying protected from and avoiding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). At our private reserve in Myakka City, Florida, we have best practices in place to protect our staff of... Continue Reading

Meet red ruffed lemur Volana

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Volana is one of seven red ruffed lemurs at the Lemur Conservation Foundation reserve. Living in a bachelor group for many years, Volana and his brother Rivotra were recently re-introduced to their father Tsikey, his partner Ravina, and their son Afo. The new family of five are living in one of LCF’s free-ranging forest habitats.... Continue Reading

Madagascar tree planting increases

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27,760 trees in 49 different species are now in the six tree nurseries which we support through collaborations with Missouri Botanical Garden, Graine de Vie, Ranoala, Macolline, and Forest Madagascar. This is a considerable increase from last year. Planting will soon occur in Antanetiambo Nature Reserve, Agnolakely Nature Reserve, and in several villages near Marojejy... Continue Reading

Meet mongoose lemur Guillermo

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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