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

Jean Blackburn joins LCF Board

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The Lemur Conservation Foundation is pleased to welcome artist and conservationist Jean Blackburn to the Board of Directors. A third generation Florida native, Jean grew up on Anna Maria Island. She holds an MFA from the University of Oregon, a BA from the University of Florida, an AS in Biological Parks Technology from State College... Continue Reading

Welcome our new red ruffed lemur

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LCF has welcomed a sweet natured, handsome young red ruffed lemur named River from the Henson Robinson Zoo. He’s become known as ‘Ranomamy,’ Malagasy for ‘river,’ to reduce confusion with LCF resident Rivotra (‘wind’), and to have a nickname that matches our Malagasy-themed names for this species at the reserve. River joined us through a... Continue Reading

Am I like a lemur?

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This month, the entire third grade at Bay Haven School in Sarasota enjoyed a day of learning about lemurs right in their own library. Katie Virun, LCF Education Manager, and LCF volunteers guided students through fun and educational hands-on activities that taught them about the incredible abilities of lemurs and helped them discover their similarities... Continue Reading

LCF field survey finds rare and unusual lemurs

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Our Madagascar team, led by Dr. Erik Patel, LCF Conservation and Research Director, recently completed a two-month survey in the remote Antohakalava Forest, which is about 20km south of Marojejy National Park and requires three days of walking to reach. Antohakalava Forest is a new protected area and one of the largest privately owned conservation... Continue Reading

GivingTuesday was a great day for lemurs

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Is this ring-tailed lemur in disbelief? Yes, and so are we! Our final results for GivingTuesday have greatly exceeded our expectations. You are amazing, and we’re incredibly grateful for your partnership. With thanks to our supporters, our goal of $3,000 was more than doubled with over $7,600 raised during the 24-hour campaign! Our gratitude is... Continue Reading

Be a part of GivingTuesday by protecting lemurs

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Today is the day! Join the GivingTuesday global movement by protecting endangered lemurs with a donation to the Lemur Conservation Foundation. Your gift of time for Madagascar’s primates will help us expand and continue our programs that are protecting lemurs and their habitat. Please help us succeed at reaching our GivingTuesday goal of $3,000. Donate... Continue Reading