A Florida zoo welcomed the birth of one of the world's most endangered primates: a blue-eyed black lemur.
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the birth on Thursday in a Facebook post. The zoo said the primate, born to parents Hendricks and Hemsworth, is the second blue-eyed black lemur born at the facility. Zoo visitors won't be able to catch a glimpse of the newborn lemur just yet, as it will remain in a private area with its parents until it is old enough to join the rest of the group, according to the zoo. The blue-eyed black lemur is unique for more reasons than just being endangered.
Blue eyes offer less sun protection than darker eyes, making them rare in the wild.The species are named after the appearance of the males: While babies of both sexes are born with rusty brown fur, as they mature the males' fur will darken and turn black. Read MoreThe adorable blue-eyed baby shown in the zoo's Facebook photos will likely only weigh five pounds as an adult, according to the Duke Lemur Center.
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