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May 22, 2013

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Born May 2, these black and white ruffed lemur babies, a critically endangered primate species from Madagascar, emerged from a nest box Thursday, May 24, 2001, at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo in San Jose, Calif. These births were carefully planned as a result of a worldwide cooperative breeding program known as the Species Survival Plan. This program helps preserve and protect the genetic diversity of species in captivity.

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

Born May 2, these black and white ruffed lemur babies, a critically endangered primate species from Madagascar, emerged from a nest box Thursday, May 24, 2001, at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo in San Jose, Calif. These births were carefully planned as a result of a worldwide cooperative breeding program known as the Species Survival Plan. This program helps preserve and protect the genetic diversity of species in captivity.