Endangered ring-tailed baby born in Land of Lemurs

Keepers in the Foot Safari are excited to reveal the birth of an endangered baby in Land of Lemurs!

The baby male ring-tailed lemur was born 19^th March to mother Kirindy and father Berenty – the iconic lemur species of Madagascar. 

Ring-tailed lemurs are a highly social species, so the whole of the lemur troop will play a role in raising the new baby as it grows. At the moment the baby is clinging tightly to mother and is currently so small that it is estimated to weigh a tiny 30 grams!

Ellie, Animal Keeper, said: "It's always super exciting and a privilege whenever any baby is born at the Park but it's extra special when the baby is an endangered species. Almost every species of lemur is endangered so this birth is an important boost for these primates. Kirindy is being a devoted mother and her baby boy is a real bonus to the group and conservation of the species.”

Where to see the new arrival

The youngster is already making an appearance and visitors can enjoy spotting him clinging closely to Kirindy. The pair, with their distinctive black and white striped tails, can be seen in the lemur’s walkthrough enclosure living alongside the red-bellied lemurs and black and white ruffed lemurs. Keepers are keeping a watchful eye on mother and baby as they bond.

The lemurs moved into their newly renovated enclosure in 2019. The new and improved Land of Lemurs provides the primates with greater heights to explore and a larger area for ground foraging and sunbathing. Visitors can also enjoy seeing the lemurs at rest inside their specially designed houses, as well as seeing them demonstrating their ability to balance, grip and spring from tree to tree when they’re outside.