Ratelolahy Félix - Defender of Lemurs

Ratelolahy Félix is ​​a leading lemur conservationist with over two decades of experience. A 2002 graduate in Biological Anthropology from the University of Antananarivo, he began his career as a field coordinator for the MODEF project at the ValBio Center in Ranomafana from 2003 to 2006. He then held several leadership positions within the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), including head of the ecological monitoring component in Makira, technical research manager, and head of the restoration program. Since 2024, he has been the primatology coordinator for Makira National Park, where he continues to lead efforts in lemur conservation and research. Ratelolahy has participated in numerous international workshops and conferences and has conducted research on species such as the Silky Sifaka in Marojejy National Park and the Black-tailed Lemur (Prolemur simus) in Ranomafana National Park. He has been a member of GERP since 1999 and the Primate Specialist Group since 2005. His work includes the use of technologies such as camera traps for lemur surveys, and he has made significant contributions to the study of the distribution, population densities, and viability of endangered species, including the Indri and the Silky Sifaka. For Ratelolahy Félix, lemurs are one of Madagascar’s greatest sources of pride, unique treasures that deserve to be protected.