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Florida wildlife centre uses endangered lemurs to fund Madagascar reforestation

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A wildlife centre in North Florida is housing four red-ruffed lemurs as part of a conservation initiative linked to Madagascar. The lemurs, which are critically endangered, serve as ambassadors to raise awareness about rainforest preservation. Revenue generated through visitor interactions with the animals helps fund tree-planting efforts in Madagascar each year. The programme allows Florida residents to directly engage with and contribute to forest restoration thousands of miles away.

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