The World Lemur Festival is in October!
The World Lemur Festival is a month-long celebration of lemurs, leading up to World Lemur Day on the last Friday of October. We’ve partnered with the Lemur Conservation Network to bring you the latest lemur-themed news and activities.
The Lemur Conservation Network (LCN) is an online hub for inspiration, education, empowerment, and collaboration. Visit the website for educational materials and to learn how you can help protect lemurs from extinction.
Click the button for the complete World Lemur Festival calendar and event guide:
What are lemurs?
Lemurs are an ancient group of primates. Humans are primates, too. Other types of primates include monkeys and apes.
Lemurs have wet noses, like a dog. There are over 100 types of lemurs.
Sadly, many lemurs are at risk of extinction in the wild. But you can help! The first step is to learn more about lemurs and their marvellous wild habitats.
Meet some lemurs
Gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus):
Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus):
Where do Lemurs live?
Lemurs live in Madagascar, a large island nation off the east coast of Africa. Lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, meaning that they live in Madagascar and nowhere else on Earth. Madagascar has lots of endemic plants and animals. It is a biodiversity hotspot.
Lemurs are found in many different types of habitats on Madagascar, including rainforest, dry forests, and wetlands.
Meet lemur conservationists, scientists, artists
The Doug Beetle Interviews
Art & craft
Learning activities
How can I help lemurs?
Lemurs are the most endangered group of mammals in the world. According to the Lemur Conservation Network, 98% of lemur species are at risk of extinction and 31% are critically endangered. Working together, we can help lemurs and their island home of Madagascar. Visit the Lemur Conservation Network website to learn how:
More lemur learning resources for educators
This 41 page PDF contains 10 activities including a board game, trivia, coloring sheets, and masks. Also find a flyer to display at your event.
Visit the Lemur Conservation Network Teaching Resources page for more fantastic activities!
The Lemur Conservation Foundation also has resources and art activities for kids:
