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When: June 25, 2018

Where: Kölner Zoo Köln/ Cologne, Germany

We knew the baby was born, but we didn't know just how big he'd be. We reckoned since he'd be about the same age as the baby Lemurs we'd seen a month earlier at a different zoo, he'd be about as independent and as such, would be exploring somewhat separately from his mother.

There's no way to say if he was actually the same size, but we did notice he wasn't quite as adventurous (yet). He was the sort of Lemur baby you see most - tucked in the crook of his mother's hip or holding on to her chest or back. This is as independent as he got - still attached to his Mom but sitting somewhat separately. You can kind of tell how big he is here, and just how adorable cute

Species: Greater Bamboo Lemur (Breedsnuithalfmaki)

Latin name: Prolemur Simus

Originates from southeastern Madagascar.

Current status: Critically Endangered

Did you know:

…The Greater Bamboo Lemur is the largest of the Bamboo Lemurs.

…It is also known as the Broad-Nosed Bamboo Lemur and Broad Nosed Gentle Lemur.

…They are part of the “World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates”, and were actually considered extinct until a remnant population was discovered in 1986.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Primate photos, check out my gallery

Description

When: June 25, 2018

Where: Kölner Zoo Köln/ Cologne, Germany

We knew the baby was born, but we didn't know just how big he'd be. We reckoned since he'd be about the same age as the baby Lemurs we'd seen a month earlier at a different zoo, he'd be about as independent and as such, would be exploring somewhat separately from his mother.

There's no way to say if he was actually the same size, but we did notice he wasn't quite as adventurous (yet). He was the sort of Lemur baby you see most - tucked in the crook of his mother's hip or holding on to her chest or back. This is as independent as he got - still attached to his Mom but sitting somewhat separately. You can kind of tell how big he is here, and just how adorable cute

Species: Greater Bamboo Lemur (Breedsnuithalfmaki)

Latin name: Prolemur Simus

Originates from southeastern Madagascar.

Current status: Critically Endangered

Did you know:

…The Greater Bamboo Lemur is the largest of the Bamboo Lemurs.

…It is also known as the Broad-Nosed Bamboo Lemur and Broad Nosed Gentle Lemur.

…They are part of the “World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates”, and were actually considered extinct until a remnant population was discovered in 1986.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Primate photos, check out my gallery