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Two red-ruffed lemurs were born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on April 21, adding to the ranks of this endangered species.
The babies, now weighing a bit more than half a pound each, can be viewed by guests in the Jambo Junction section of the park, where they reside with their mother and father, Maditra and Bozeny. The parents are only 3 years old themselves. Sea World tells us that lemurs, a type of primate, reach maturity between 2 and 3 years old.
The babies, now weighing a bit more than half a pound each, can be viewed by guests in the Jambo Junction section of the park, where they reside with their mother and father, Maditra and Bozeny. The parents are only 3 years old themselves. Sea World tells us that lemurs, a type of primate, reach maturity between 2 and 3 years old.
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The sex of the infant lemurs has yet to be determined, but they are developing well overall, according to trainers. Lemurs grow to about 8 to 10 pounds.
There are at least 50 species of lemurs, all of which are native to the island of Madagascar. All the lemur species are considered endangered because their forests have been destroyed for wood and crops. The theme park works to protect lemurs and other endangered or threatened species through the nonprofit SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.
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There are at least 50 species of lemurs, all of which are native to the island of Madagascar. All the lemur species are considered endangered because their forests have been destroyed for wood and crops. The theme park works to protect lemurs and other endangered or threatened species through the nonprofit SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.
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