Devon wildlife trust celebrates rare birth of critically endangered red ruffed lemur quadruplets
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Caroline Robinson
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Shaldon Wildlife Trust in Devon, UK, is celebrating the extremely rare birth of red-ruffed lemur quadruplets. Red ruffed lemurs are critically endangered and found only in a small area of northeastern Madagascar. The birth of quadruplets occurs in fewer than 6% of births worldwide, making this a significant conservation success for the trust.
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bskyDevon wildlife trust celebrates rare birth of critically endangered red ruffed lemur quadrupletsbbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe lemurs were 'just so, so cute but so, so special at the same time.'
The birth of quadruplets was incredibly rare, occurring in fewer than 6% of births worldwide.
It was a 'huge success and a testament to the hard work that the team do looking after and caring for our animals.'
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