Naples Zoo welcomes critically endangered Mongoose LemursNorth Fort Myers Fire Department’s newest life-saving upgrade
NAPLES Naples Zoo welcomes critically endangered Mongoose Lemurs The Naples Zoo has incorporated a breeding pair of critically endangered mongoose lemurs into its habitat enclosures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers Fire Department’s newest life-saving upgrade The North Fort Myers Fire Department has a new life-saving upgrade that is used underwater, one that is much needed.
Collier County experiences daily power surge issues due to Hurricane Milton It’s a breath of fresh air now that the storm has passed, and we are slowly picking up the pieces. However, some areas now deal with quick power interruptions almost daily.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman wins $2M on scratch-off ticket On Thursday, the Florida Lottery announced that a Fort Myers woman claimed a top prize of $2 million from the Monopoly Secret Vault game.
Affordable housing project planned for North Naples A 150-apartment complex, with nearly half reserved for income-restricted affordable housing, is planned for Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples.
FORT MYERS More construction underway for Fort Myers diverging diamond project FDOT has started construction on a new part of the Colonial Boulevard/I-75 Diverging Diamond Interchange project.
DeSoto County uses aerial mosquito treatment following Hurricane Milton If you hear airplanes in DeSoto County during the evening and early morning hours, don’t be alarmed. An aerial team is treating the area for mosquitos.
The Weather Authority Warm day with a few evening showers The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Thursday afternoon, with a few showers expected towards the evening.
Charlotte County man killed in deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed their deputies shot and killed a man in his driveway shortly after noon on Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand remain at Lover’s Key after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Lover’s Key after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
NAPLES Naples Zoo welcomes critically endangered Mongoose Lemurs The Naples Zoo has incorporated a breeding pair of critically endangered mongoose lemurs into its habitat enclosures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers Fire Department’s newest life-saving upgrade The North Fort Myers Fire Department has a new life-saving upgrade that is used underwater, one that is much needed.
Collier County experiences daily power surge issues due to Hurricane Milton It’s a breath of fresh air now that the storm has passed, and we are slowly picking up the pieces. However, some areas now deal with quick power interruptions almost daily.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman wins $2M on scratch-off ticket On Thursday, the Florida Lottery announced that a Fort Myers woman claimed a top prize of $2 million from the Monopoly Secret Vault game.
Affordable housing project planned for North Naples A 150-apartment complex, with nearly half reserved for income-restricted affordable housing, is planned for Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples.
FORT MYERS More construction underway for Fort Myers diverging diamond project FDOT has started construction on a new part of the Colonial Boulevard/I-75 Diverging Diamond Interchange project.
DeSoto County uses aerial mosquito treatment following Hurricane Milton If you hear airplanes in DeSoto County during the evening and early morning hours, don’t be alarmed. An aerial team is treating the area for mosquitos.
The Weather Authority Warm day with a few evening showers The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Thursday afternoon, with a few showers expected towards the evening.
Charlotte County man killed in deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed their deputies shot and killed a man in his driveway shortly after noon on Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand remain at Lover’s Key after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Lover’s Key after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
Credit: The Naples Zoo The Naples Zoo has incorporated a breeding pair of critically endangered mongoose lemurs into its habitat enclosures. According to the Naples Zoo, the pair were genetically matched through the Species Survival Plan to create the greatest genetic diversity in the population within accredited zoos. Mongoose Lemurs are critically endangered due to deforestation and the pet trade. Visitors to the Naples Zoo can observe Consuela, an eight-year-old female, and Snuffy, an 11-year-old male, playfully roam around their enclosures on Lake Victoria during the zoo’s “Primate Expedition Cruise.” The endangered creatures are known for being sexually dimorphic, meaning that males and females have distinct physical differences. To differentiate between the two, Consuela can be recognized by the white markings under her chin and along the sides of her face, while Snuffy stands out with his distinctive brownish-red fur under his chin. Indigoudus to Madagascar, the Mongoose Lemur prefers living in drier forests with deciduous trees. Populations on smaller islands usually inhabit more humid forests. The primates can also been found the Comoros Islands, located between Madagascar and Africa. Per Animalia.org, the highly social animals, forming small family units of three or four lemurs, which typically consist of an adult pair and their young, occupying a small home range. However, those in the Comoros are known to occur in larger groups. Naples Zoo first began caring for lemurs in the gardens for nearly forty years and has supported the conservation of lemurs and other Malagasy species in the wilds of Madagascar for over 25 years.