Jovian (lemur)
| Jovian | |
|---|---|
| Species | Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) |
| Sex | Male |
| Born |
April 10, 1994 Duke Lemur Center, Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died |
November 10, 2014 (aged 20) Duke Lemur Center, Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nation from | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–2001 |
| Notable role | Zoboomafoo in Zoboomafoo |
| Parents |
Nigel Flavia[1] |
| Offspring |
Ferdinand Gertrude Eleanor Matilda Gisela Wilhelmina Charlemagne[1] |
Jovian (April 10, 1994 – November 10, 2014) was a Coquerel's sifaka, best known for mainly portraying Zoboomafoo in the series of the same name.[1][2][3]
On November 10, 2014, Jovian died in Durham, North Carolina in his home at the Duke Lemur Center of renal failure at the age of 20.
Death
On November 10, 2014, Jovian died in Durham, North Carolina in his home at the Duke Lemur Center of renal failure at age 20, 5 months before his 21st birthday. News of his death spread quickly worldwide, with an outpouring of grief from the public and media industry.[1][4][5][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Jovian, the PBS star lemur who played 'Zoboomafoo,' dies". United Press International. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "Zoboomafoo Lemur Jovian Dead at 20; Co-Star Remembers Him as 'Gentle'". Yahoo!. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "Lemur star of Zoboomafoo remembered as playful and caring". The Chronicle. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "'Zoboomafoo' star Jovian the lemur has died". Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "Lemur famous from PBS show ‘Zoboomafoo’ dead at 20". WTIC-TV. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "Internet mourns loss of celebrity lemur Zoboomafoo". USA Today. Retrieved 14 November 2014.