BIOPARC Valencia is the park in Spain with the greatest variety of lemurs, the best-known endemic animals of Madagascar. With six different species and the possibility of observing the practically unknown fossa, it is a reference to discover this exotic island in a faithful recreation of its beautiful landscapes.
Madagascar It is one of the places internationally designated as biodiversity hotspot. True “hot spots” in which experts and conservationists have focused their attention as these are seriously threatened areas and where a high number of native species live. The case of this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean is especially worrying because, separated from the African continent 160 million years ago, it has evolved in isolation, so that the 80% of its species are endemic, which implies that they are only found in this place on the planet. The natural wealth of Madagascar is being its worst enemy and the massive destruction of different habitats is causing these species to be in danger of extinction.
You can now see the tender image of the baby red-bellied lemur “clinging” to its parents while they provide it with all the care.
The objective of BIOPARC Valencia is to bring the beauty of nature closer to society to involve it in its conservation. and, for this reason, the park includes an exclusive area that recreates the Tsingy of Madagascar, reserves declared a World Heritage Site. The zooimmersion design makes it possible to walk around the enclosure between six different species of lemurs, the largest number in Spain, and now contemplate one of the most tender images, one beautiful baby red bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer).
Firmly clinging to her parents, the natural behavior of her can be observed. This species is classified as vulnerable to extinction on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List. and with a worrying decreasing trend in its fragmented population. BIOPARC is the only park on the Iberian Peninsula where you can admire this species of lemur, one of the few that form monogamous pairs and in which both the male and the female take care of the offspring.
The animal care team is committed to ensuring the maximum well-being of the group and monitors the evolution of the offspring. whose sex is still unknown. It should be noted that this hopeful birth occurs within the international preservation program (ESB) in which BIOPARC participates and which seeks to ensure the survival of this particular species. Furthermore, the Valencian park is one of the few places where a couple of graves can be seen, a very rare animal that is a major predator of Madagascar. On the other hand, the BIOPARC Foundation It is also involved in protecting the environment and the different species of Madagascar so that this paradise island continues to be a safe home for its rich biodiversity.
