Located on 50ha in the heart of Pangalanes channel, the Palmarium preserve shelters about 10 lemurs, amongst them the famous Indri. In 1996, his introduction was tempted with a first male animal was tempted. 6 years later, as part of the wildlife preservation of this species (present in only 3 Madagascan sites), a female animal has been brought in. Today, the birth of a first Indri baby gives witness of this initiative’s success and is a promising sign so as to this jeopardised species’ safeguard.

In 2004, May, 24th, our guide Sylvain was amazed to discover an Indri baby born just some hours ago. His eyes were still closed, the naked baby was swaddeled in its’ mother’s pelt. 18 months passed by before the birth of this miracle which will bewitch all nature lovers. After a couple of days, this wonderful baby shouted out for the first time, less ear-piercing than his parents but as much promising!

The related article has been published dated June, 12th, in the Magasaly daily Les Nouvelles (see news)


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