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Baby lemur at France Zoo

According to AFP, Every year there are about 250 to 350 births at the Mulhouse zoo in France. Some young animals, once weaned, can be introduced in protected zones of their original region. If not, they go to other zoos to make up other families. Genetic mixing is necessary for the animals' health and the survival of the species.
A three-month-old Crowned lemur sits next to its mother in their enclosure on July 8, 2011 at the zoo in Mulhouse, northeastern France.
A three-month-old Crowned lemur sits next to its mother in their enclosure on July 8, 2011 at the zoo in Mulhouse, northeastern France.Sebastien Bozon / AFP - Getty Images

According to AFP, Every year there are about 250 to 350 births at the Mulhouse zoo in France. Some young animals, once weaned, can be introduced in protected zones of their original region. If not, they go to other zoos to make up other families. Genetic mixing is necessary for the animals' health and the survival of the species.