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Double Trouble: Lemur Twin Photos

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By Live Science Staff
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New arrivals

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(Image credit: Belfast Zoo.)

Belfast Zoological Gardens is celebrating the arrival of white-belted ruffed lemur twins, born in August 2012.

Proud parents

cute animals, belfast zoo

(Image credit: Belfast Zoo.)

The latest arrivals are the first white-belted ruffed lemurs to be born at Belfast Zoo. Parents, Wakka and Mianta (pictured), arrived in 2009.

Home away from home

cute animal babies, Belfast Zoo

(Image credit: Belfast Zoo.)

White-belted ruffed lemurs are found in Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world and one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet.

Lives at risk

cute animal babies, Belfast Zoo

(Image credit: Belfast Zoo.)

White-belted ruffed lemurs are facing a high risk of extinction. Belfast Zoo takes part in the European breeding programme for this species.

Young and adorable

cute animal babies, Belfast Zoo

(Image credit: Belfast Zoo.)

The latest arrivals are still young and have not yet been named.

Live Science Staff
Live Science Staff
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