Madagascars Elections and the Future of Lemur Conservation
Summary
The births at LCF are particularly significant to the conservation of Mongoose lemurs, which are an endangered species.Gina Ferrie, the Species Survival Plan Coordinator and Population Biologist for mongoose lemurs, made this comment about the birth of one infant: “Silvio’s birth is important because he comes from a recommended breeding pair which was made because they had not produced offspring before, and are genetically valuable to the population.” Only 3 Mongoose lemurs were born in the United States this year at AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) facilities participating in managed breeding programs.The third infant was born to a Mongoose lemur female from the LCF collection that traveled to another AZA institution for a recommended breeding match.Gina Ferrie, the Species Survival Plan Coordinator and Population Biologist for mongoose lemurs, made this comment about the birth of one infant: “Silvio’s birth is important because he comes from a recommended breeding pair which was made because they had not produced offspring before, and are genetically valuable to the population.”Only 3 Mongoose lemurs were born in the United States this year at AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) facilities participating in managed breeding programs.Contact Information Lemur Conservation Foundation Lee Nesler 941-322-8494 www.lemurreserve.org catherineolteanu.lemurreserse@gmail.com Manager of Communications and Development Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Lemur Conservation Foundation Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend