{"id":219139,"date":"2026-05-04T12:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/219139\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:22:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:22:14","slug":"rare-lemur-twins-born-at-bronx-zoo-just-before-mothers-day-new-york-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/219139\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Lemur Twins Born at Bronx Zoo Just Before Mother\u2019s Day \u2013 New York Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The rare arrival of endangered collared lemur twins is giving visitors a reason to celebrate\u2014and a powerful reminder of what conservation looks like up close.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something about a baby animal story that is even cuter (if possible!), the week before Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

At the Bronx Zoo, a pair of endangered collared lemur twins has just made their public debut inside Madagascar! Exhibit, and they\u2019re just as adorable as you might be thinking. (Scroll down for video.)<\/p>\n

Born in March, the twins are still clinging tightly to their mother, tucked into her fur as she moves through the habitat. The twins can now be spotted tucked into their mom\u2019s fur, their long tails helping them stay steady as she moves through the Spiny Forest.<\/p>\n

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\nThis Birth Is a Big Deal<\/p>\n

Collared lemur twins don\u2019t come around often. In the wild, these animals, which are native to southern Madagascar, are endangered, largely because of habitat loss.<\/p>\n

The Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the zoo, is part of a Species Survival Plan\u2014an expert-led program that helps protect genetic diversity and gives animals like the collared lemur a better shot at long-term survival.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat You May See If You Go<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of making a visit, here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n

The twins are still in that clingy, early stage, so look for them wrapped around their mom. They might take short breaks from their mom to explore, but probably won\u2019t be wandering off fully on their own just yet.
\nThey\u2019re most active when the habitat is calm, so earlier visits tend to be better
\nThe Spiny Forest section of the exhibit is designed to mimic their natural environment, so give your eyes a second to adjust, and then watch for movement<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for something to do this weekend, there may be nothing more perfect for Mother\u2019s Day than seeing these adorable newborn babies.<\/p>\n

Here is their video debut<\/a> courtesy of Kat Gomero \u00a9WCS:<\/p>\n

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