Two critically endangered lemur babies born at Fota Wildlife Park

The twin lemurs, born in April as part of an international breeding programme, are critically endangered native Madagascan animals

Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of two critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur babies, born on 21st of April to first-time mother Romy and father Iray, following a gestation period of 102 days. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan / OSM PHOTO

Members of the public have been invited to name two newly born black-and-white ruffed lemur babies at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork.

The young lemurs are part of a coordinated international breeding programme. Their mother, Romy, was born at Fota in June 2022, while their father, Iray, arrived from NaturZoo Rheine in March 2025.