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

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

4th Lemur Infant Born at LCF in 2022

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The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to announce the birth of a critically endangered mongoose lemur- the fourth infant born at the reserve this year! Our newest addition to the LCF colony joined experienced parents Leena and Merced on June 9. This is the pair’s seventh infant since Leena’s arrival at LCF in 2014... 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

Welcoming our Infant Red Ruffed Lemur

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The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce the birth of a critically endangered red-ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra). This little boy was born on May 21 to parents Aviavy and Hazo. While staff observed Aviavy in her nest boxes regularly for about a week leading up to the birth and were expectantly watching her nest... Continue Reading

Voltaire’s Vision Voyage

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Say hello to Voltaire the collared lemur! Voltaire was born here at LCF on April 2, 2021 to first time parents Isabelle and Olivier. Affectionately known as ‘Terry’ this little boy took no time sneaking his way into the hearts of the LCF staff. As Terry began venturing off of mom and exploring his surroundings,... Continue Reading

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