“We are heartbroken:” Baby lemur dies just days after birth at Zoo Atlanta – WSB-TV Channel 2

Crowned lemurs are native to the northernmost tip of Madagascar, the only place in the world home to more than 100 lemur species. The zoo said threats the lemurs face include habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, slash-and-burn agriculture, and gold and sapphire mining, among other things.

The zoo expressed its grief by sharing the news of the death of the baby lemur.

“We are heartbroken to announce that the baby crowned lemur born on May 20, which we shared with you yesterday with such enthusiasm and joy, was found dead this afternoon,” the zoo said. ‘Atlanta in a press release.

The zoo emphasized that Sava is an experienced mother with three other babies.

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“Although Sava is an experienced mother who has successfully raised three other cubs, infant mortality is not uncommon among lemur species, both in the wild and under human care. Newborn lemurs are very fragile and the first days of life are precarious for any baby animal,” the zoo said.

Zoo Atlanta said its thoughts were with the primate team.

“We are saddened that we will not have the opportunity to watch this baby grow up with you, and we are also devastated to lose a new member of an endangered species. Our hearts go out to our Primate team, whose dedication and hard work make the loss of this new addition even more difficult,” the zoo said.

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