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Maryland Zoo Welcomes First Coquerel’s Sifaka Lemur Baby!

4/26/2025

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A joyful arrival at the Maryland Zoo! A Coquerel’s sifaka lemur has been born, thanks to first-time father Terence and his experienced partner, 14-year-old Arcadia. This heartwarming birth is a significant milestone, marking the first of its kind since the species returned to the zoo in 2023. Zookeepers are eagerly preparing to name the little one, as these endangered lemurs continue to face challenges in their native Madagascar due to habitat loss.

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A joyful arrival at the Maryland Zoo! A Coquerel’s sifaka lemur has been born, thanks to first-time father Terence and his experienced partner, 14-year-old Arcadia. This heartwarming birth is a significant milestone, marking the first of its kind since the species returned to the zoo in 2023. Zookeepers are eagerly preparing to name the little one, as these endangered lemurs continue to face challenges in their native Madagascar due to habitat loss.