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Tsambiky’s Scintillating Forest Fun

February 10, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

Camp Marojejia Completed!

January 27, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Dr. Erik R. Patel, Conservation and Research Director November 12, 2021 The reconstruction is completed of the large kitchen and dining area at Camp Marojejia (Camp 2) of Marojejy National Park. Thanks to a grant from Conservation Allies, LCF has organized, coordinated, funded, and monitored the 5-month construction of the expanded building into a steep... Continue Reading

The Ball Brothers

November 11, 2021 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Say 'Hello' to the Ball Brothers. The mongoose lemur Ball brothers, that is. Everyone meet LaMelo, born here at LCF on May 3, 2021! LCF names all of our mongoose lemurs with a Spanish theme, and not only is ‘LaMelo’ a unique Spanish name, but it might sound familiar to some sports fans. LaMelo was... Continue Reading

2021 World Lemur Festival Art Gallery

October 25, 2021 by YoullNever guess

Lemurs need our help, and artists around the world have taken action to put a spotlight on Madagascar’s endangered primates. Visual arts convey powerful messages and instill a sense of awe in ways that numbers and statistics alone cannot.

Art is one of the core principles of LCF’s mission statement, and each year we invite artists to participate in the World Lemur Festival Juried Art Exhibition to truly inspire, raise awareness, and take action to protect lemurs and their fragile habitats.

Welcome LCF’s Fall 2021 Interns

September 26, 2021 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

LCF is pleased to welcome Isabella Baumann, Hanna Sturdivant, and Amy Heflin as our new fall interns. All of these new additions bring great experience to LCF's animal husbandry program. We are very appreciative that they have joined us during this challenging time and we’ve implemented ongoing precautions to keep them and our staff safe... Continue Reading

Naming our red ruffed lemur infant

September 9, 2021 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

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