Cotswold Wildlife Park has celebrated a remarkable conservation success with the birth of four rare Greater Bamboo Lemur infants, positioning the park as a world leader in the preservation of this endangered species. These new arrivals mark the only documented bamboo lemur births in the UK this year, underscoring the park’s commitment to wildlife conservation and species survival.
The Greater Bamboo Lemur, native to Madagascar, faces significant threats due to habitat loss and hunting, making breeding programs outside their natural habitat crucial for their continued existence. Cotswold Wildlife Park’s dedicated team has worked tirelessly to provide an environment that closely mimics the lemurs' natural habitat, ensuring their health and wellbeing.
This breakthrough not only highlights the park’s expertise in animal husbandry but also contributes valuable knowledge to global conservation efforts. By nurturing this vulnerable species through captive breeding, Cotswold Wildlife Park is helping to safeguard the future of the Greater Bamboo Lemur for generations to come.