The National Zoological Park’s 23-year-old male red-ruffed lemur, Joven, enjoys a tasty St. Patrick’s Day frozen treat made of apples, pears, cucumbers, honeydew and diluted fruit juice. This frozen “treat” is a healthy supplement to his diet and provides a boost for his active and social lifestyle—no blarney! (Photo by Mehgan Murphy)
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