Cape May County Zoo welcomes baby ring-tailed lemur

The toddler was born on March 13, 2022 to first-time mother ‘Felana’ and pa ‘Darwin.’ It isn’t but identified if the newborn is a boy or a woman.

“That is nice information for the zoo, it’s the first ring-tailed lemur toddler born on the zoo in 10 years. ‘Felana’ is taking excellent care of her new child and in case you are fortunate, it is possible for you to to identify the toddler hanging onto mother’s chest or driving on her again,” mentioned Dr. Alex Ernst, affiliate veterinarian on the Cape Might County Zoo.

Child lemurs weigh about 100 grams (3.52 ounces) and are about 10 centimeters lengthy (3.93 inches) at beginning. Lemurs normally have single births however twins are usually not unusual.

“We’re all excited in regards to the beginning of the newborn lemur. Our zoo veterinarians and workers do such a beautiful job with the animals and the beginning of a brand new animal that’s threatened offers us a renewed sense of pleasure for his or her onerous work and dedication,” mentioned County Commissioner E. Marie Hayes.

Ring-tailed Lemurs are an endangered species of primate that’s discovered solely on the island of Madagascar. As a result of their pure vary is so restricted and that pure vary is being threatened, they’re in important want of conservation.

There are an estimated 2,000 to 2,400 ring-tailed lemurs left within the wild.

Ring-tailed lemurs are omnivores and their weight loss plan principally consists of leaves, flowers and bugs. In addition they eat fruits, herbs and small vertebrates.

The Cape Might County Parks and Zoo are open each day and are free to the general public. Park hours are from 7 a.m. till nightfall. Zoo hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.