In honor of #LostSpeciesday the MBP is going to remember and mourn the loss of all the extinct species in the world. The ones whose existence ended so abruptly. Let today also be a day to appreciate what we have left and commit to protecting it before its gone forever. #BetheVoice #ProtectWhatsLeft
The MBP would like to welcome our newest member of the Aye-aye monitoring program at Montagne des Francais project site. Although the new male Aye-aye has an impersonal individual identification code (MDF16.32) to track all the data that we will collect from his activities, the MBP will follow the tradition of this site and give him the nickname of a martial arts legend. So, say hello to “Bruce Lee”. More to follow on … Read More
We are on track to planting 1,000,000 trees by the end of the year! Everyone in Kianjavato is pushing hard to reach our million tree milestone! Back in 2012, we set a goal to plant ONE MILLION trees in the forests of Kianjavato in five years. This being part of our reforestation program with the ultimate goal of connecting forest fragments and providing a corridor for animal movement. We are also working to … Read More
As 2016 begins to wrap up, we are taking the time to look back at our achievements. Especially within the last decade…. because our research along with the support of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, has led to the discovery of 23 NEW SPECIES of lemurs! It’s fascinating to not only think about but to visually see… Below is a timeline of all 23 newly discovered species in chronological order. (Click the timeline to take a … Read More
Our reforestation program, in collaboration with our amazing partners at Conservation Fusion, works with the members of the community in Kianjavato to connect forest fragments and provide a corridor for the #lemurs. This amazing shot is capturing them heading out to the planting site for #WorldLemurDay2016 **The Goal** To plant 10,000 seedlings as part of the #reforestation efforts which has planted over 900,000 trees in this region since 2012! #WorldLemurFestival#LemursLoveTrees#ForestsforLemurs