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Guidelines for Reducing the Risk of Lemur Exposure to COVID-19 at Ecotourism and Research Sites in Madagascar

By Lynne Venart on April 6, 2020

The World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and there is now evidence of infection with the virus causing COVID-19 in Madagascar.1 As we prepare for this public health emergency, we must also recognize the potential threat of this pandemic to Madagascar’s lemurs. Wild chimpanzees have experienced respiratory outbreaks following infection by human coronaviruses2 and it is highly probable that chimpanzees and other non-human primates, such as lemurs, are similarly susceptible […]

Announcing the 2016 World Lemur Festival

By Lynne Venart on October 2, 2016

The 3rd Annual World Lemur Festival will be celebrated in Madagascar and around the world from October 28-29, 2016. With over 90% of lemur species facing extinction, the time to act is now. Let’s stand together as one voice this October for the World Lemur Festival, and tell the world how important and amazing lemurs and Madagascar are. The World Lemur Festival is for everyone—lemur fans and conservation leaders, scientists and artists, teachers and students, kids and parents, and YOU! We encourage lemur fans around the world to […]

Lemur Conservation Network Celebrates First Anniversary

By Corey Romberg on February 23, 2016

This February 25th, the Lemur Conservation Network will celebrate its first anniversary. As Director of the Lemur Conservation Network, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this endeavor possible, look back on all we accomplished in our first year, and look forward to exciting things to come in years future. How the Lemur Conservation Network Came to Be On February 25th 2015, the Lemur Conservation Network (LCN) was launched globally. The launch coincided with the one year anniversary of the […]

2015 World Lemur Festival Events Calendar

By Lynne Venart on October 15, 2015

Held at the end of October, the 2nd annual World Lemur Festival raises awareness for lemur conservation, celebrates lemurs and Madagascar, and educates the public about why it’s important to protect them and their habitats in Madagascar. If there isn’t an event in your area, check out this blog post for ideas on how you can celebrate wherever you live! Hosting an event? Send us the info and we’ll add it to the calendar! » Download event graphics Jump to […]

Announcing the 2015 World Lemur Festival

By Lynne Venart on August 28, 2015

Announcing the 2015 World Lemur Festival! Lemur fans worldwide are encouraged to hold events where they live to celebrate their love for lemurs, and spread the important message of conservation! » Check out the event schedule for the 2015 World Lemur Festival The World Lemur Festival will be celebrated in Madagascar from October 29-31, 2015. We encourage Lemur Lovers around the world to celebrate with us—whether it is on those specific days, or in the weeks surrounding them. If you plan to […]

Upcoming Events

By Lynne Venart on May 26, 2015

We have three events coming up! We’d love to see you there. Discover Madagascar Festival Saturday, May 30, 10 am to 8 pm Vienna, Virginia Run by RSM DC Happy Hour with the Lemur Conservation Network Wednesday, June 3, 5 pm to 9 pm Vinoteca Wine Bar and Bistro Washington, DC » Learn more and RSVP Happy Hour and Networking at ICCB-ECCB 2015 Conference Monday, August 3, at 8 pm to 9:30 pm UTC+0 Montpelier, France » Learn more and RSVP

Love Lemurs? Show it (on your shirt)!

By Lynne Venart on April 29, 2015

Lemurs are the world’s most endangered group of mammals with over 100 unique species, including sifakas, ring-tails, aye-ayes, and indris. Now, you can share your love of Madagascar’s unique lemur species with everyone you see! This unique t-shirt is designed to pique curiosity and start conversations about your favorite animals: lemurs. The T-Shirt Low-Down Priced at just $19 plus shipping, these green t-shirts with white lettering are soft, high quality, and made by American Apparel. Mens style shirts are available in extra-small through […]

Over 150 Conservation Leaders and Lemur Fans Celebrate Launch

By Lynne Venart on March 27, 2015

Last Thursday, March 19, we held our launch party at Right Proper Brewing Company in Washington, D.C. It was a blast! So Many Friends Helped Us Celebrate Over 150 people came out to the brewery to celebrate. Guests from several of our member organizations were in attendance, including the Duke Lemur Center, Conservation International, and ICTE/Centre Val Bio. Other guests came from all over the D.C. area, including many who work for environmental and international development organizations like the Smithsonian National Zoo, Chemonics International, Conservation […]