Jovian facts for kids
Jovian (born in 1994 – died November 10, 2014) was a special Coquerel's sifaka lemur. He became famous for playing the main character, Zoboomafoo, in the popular children's TV show of the same name. Jovian lived at the Duke Lemur Center in the United States. He passed away at home on November 10, 2014, when he was 20 years old. His death was due to kidney failure.
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Who Was Jovian?
Jovian was a unique lemur who brought joy to many children. He was born in the spring of 1994. His parents were named Nigel and Flavia. Jovian was born at the Duke Lemur Center. This center is a special place where lemurs are cared for and studied.
Jovian's Role as Zoboomafoo
Jovian was the star of the TV show Zoboomafoo. This show was created by the Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin. They are known for their love of animals. In the show, Zoboomafoo was a playful lemur. He would jump and swing around, helping the Kratt brothers learn about different animals.
The show taught kids about wildlife in a fun way. Jovian's natural movements and friendly personality made him perfect for the role. He helped many children learn about animals and nature.
What is a Coquerel's Sifaka?
Jovian was a type of lemur called a Coquerel's sifaka. These lemurs are known for their amazing jumping skills. They live only on the island of Madagascar. Coquerel's sifakas have beautiful white fur with patches of brown or black. They are very agile and can leap long distances between trees.
Lemurs are primates, just like monkeys and apes. However, they are found only in Madagascar. They are a very special group of animals. Coquerel's sifakas eat mostly leaves, flowers, and fruits. They spend most of their lives in trees.
Jovian's Life and Legacy
Jovian lived a full life for a lemur. He was cared for at the Duke Lemur Center. This center works to protect lemurs and teach people about them. Jovian's role in Zoboomafoo made him an ambassador for lemurs. He helped people around the world learn about these unique creatures.
His passing at age 20 was a sad moment. However, his memory lives on through the show. He also lives on through the work of the Duke Lemur Center. Jovian helped inspire a generation of children to love and respect animals.
