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Duke Lemur Center
Effective 3/13/2020, the DLC is temporarily closed to visitors due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Visit our coronavirus response FAQ to learn more.
Founded in 1966 on the campus of Duke University in Durham, NC, the Duke Lemur Center is a world leader in the study, care, and protection of lemurs – Earth’s most threatened group of mammals.
With more than 200 animals across 14 species, the DLC houses the world’s largest and most diverse population of lemurs outside their native Madagascar.
Our Mission
To advance science, scholarship, and biological conservation through non-invasive research, community-based conservation, and public outreach and education.
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At eight months old, Winifred is starting to grow the signature incisors of the aye-aye. She is also enjoying more solid food and is curious about what her mother is eating.
Unfortunately for Fady, much of Winifred's investigation comes from stealing food directly out of her hands and mouth. It's not easy being a mom!
Thanks to David Haring for capturing these learning moments! ... See MoreSee Less
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Moms always eat last. 🤨
Swoon...life affirming little "lady"...
Winifred is just so stinkin’ cute! Couldn’t think of a more polite way to say that. ❤️
I love them so much!
I didn't realize you guys have an aye-aye named Fady! Well played DLC, well played!
Cheeky Winifred ❤️❤️
There is nothing cuter in the world than a young Aye-Aye 💕
I want to kiss that face❤
Hi winifred.
Awwww... hugs 🤗
She is too darn cute 🥰
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Have an idea for lemur merchandise you have always wanted to see in our virtual or physical gift shop? We'd love to hear it!
Put all of your best Duke Lemur Center merchandise ideas in the comments and browse the current catalogue for inspiration at lemur.duke.edu/merchandise. ... See MoreSee Less
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Might be hard to find, but I have always wanted a blue eye black lemur stuffed animal!
Pajama sets! Or at least bottoms. Different kinds, instead of just one with different species on. That way, options. If I had to pick only two, though, I’d say mouse lemur and aye aye, just because I feel they don’t usually get recognized as much in any lemur conservation merch shop. They deserve more. 😊
Postcards/greeting cards with an assortment of the lemur paintings -- as in, the ones painted by actual lemurs -- printed on them (can put a sentence or two about the fact that it was painted by a [type] lemur as a description on the back).
I would love a polo shirt with a Lemur over the breast and DLC logo. Maybe different versions. One for each type of Lemur.
I would love a zip up hoodie (full zip, not half) with an aye-aye logo. Aye-aye pajama bottoms? Really anything aye-aye...
I would love a DLC pencil (preferably with lemurs on it) for my pencil collection. A fun DLC Christmas ornament (I think I remember seeing wood carved ones, but those didn't appeal to my 6th grader). Hats (both winter knit style or stretchy baseball cap style). LEMUR SOCKS. Notebooks/journals.
We loved our got lemurs shirts but they have worn out.
Ladies tank tops with spaghetti straps!
A calendar.
A bobblehead
How about a lightweight backpack and crossbody with lemur logos? Very useful!!
Children's sizes.
A life-size fat tailed dwarf lemur desk ornament
Anything ayeaye
I’d love more variety of lemur stuffed animals, especially sifacas and also long sleeved t-shirts, hoodies.
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Lemurs paint with their whole bodies, from nose, to tail, to toes! Of course, all the paint used is non-toxic and water soluble so the lemurs can safely groom themselves after the session.
Need more lemur art in your life? Order your Virtual Painting Package at lemur.duke.edu/virtual-painting-package. You will get to select your paint colors and artists, and receive one-of-a-kind lemur paintings, a customized video of the session, plue access to our complete virtual tour! ... See MoreSee Less
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They are better than some paintings I've seen in art museums.
I did this some years ago with a boy I used to take care of.. He was about 12 at the time.. We both LOVED it.. I highly recommend it to anyone who has a special kid in their life and would love to do something very different.. It is a wonderful experience. <3
Julie........
I treasure mine!
This is amazing!!!
I have one and I live it.
I’ve been wanting to do this for years. What type of paint did y’all use and how did you clean it off of the lemurs. 😋
So talented
Sherry Auch Delmar
Do lemurs see colors?
❤️❤️❤️
I have one at home from our visit in 2016. Just love it!
Vickie Hall Hughes so cute!!
Casey Vanill Taylor Needs some art?
Chad
Danielle DeVore!!!
Gil Guerra Salcido
Andrew Lawrence
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As we get closer to spring, our animal care team is hard at work planning which animals will free-range in our Natural Habitat Enclosures this year.
Pompeia had spent a few summers on the tour path before moving to the forest in 2019. While she took her time getting used to the cardio requirements of forest life, she has quickly become an expert at navigating her space.
To keep up with Pompeia's adventures and to help us provide the best care for her, consider a symbolic adoption at lemur.duke.edu/donate/adopt/coquerels-sifaka/! ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful lemurs.
. . . Leaping Lemurs, it's almost Spring[ing Lemurs]! . . . .
Taryn Alessandra
That's my girl!! For 3 yrs now I think!!
Leaping Sifaka, beautiful ❤️
Fantastic photo!!
great shot!
Who took this photo? It’s great!
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Women are essential to agricultural productivity, but there is a significant gap in access to development opportunities between men and women. In Madagascar, the Duke Lemur Center is promoting a women’s farming association to promote greater access to training, promote sustainable agriculture, and empower women to produce healthy, nutritious foods.
In our new blog post, the leaders of the women’s farming workshops tell about their mission and visions for sustainable development in the SAVA region of northeast Madagascar.
Read at: lemur.duke.edu/women-in-agriculture/ ... See MoreSee Less
Women’s Farmer Association: Empowering women in sustainable agriculture, SAVA style - Duke Lemur Center
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By Emilien Razafindrabozy, Rostella Christine, Melsa Stephania Razafindrasoa, and Nestorine Manantenasoa, Centre Universitaire Regional de la SAVA (CURSA) Translated by James Herrera, Ph.D., Program C...Comment on Facebook
💥💥UPDATE: This talk has been POSTPONED to next Thursday 3/4 at 1:00 PM EST. We'll see you all then!
📣📣This week's FREE talk at 1:00 PM EST on Thursday 2/25 is all about finding your fit in STEM with DLC fossil preparator Karie Whitman. There are an infinite number of ways to do science, and Karie's unique career repairing fossils, researching rice agriculture in Madagascar, and illustrating extinct lemurs (among many other things) is a fantastic example!
Students and teachers: there are still spots available to participate on-camera and chat with Karie live during her talk - sign up at the link below!
www.exploringbytheseat.com/lesson/finding-stem-interests-karie-whitman-fossil-preparator/ ... See MoreSee Less
Finding Your STEM Interests | Karie Whitman, Fossil Preparator - Seat of your pants
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In addition to her role as fossil preparator at the Duke Lemur Center, Karie Whitman is also an environmental scientist and science illustrator! When she’s not cleaning up early primate fossils, Kar...Comment on Facebook
On a rainy day in Madagascar (or North Carolina), it's nice to have a rain coat!
Ruffed lemurs like Ravo have not only one, but two layers of fur that keep them dry in the rainforest they call home. Longer fur on top sheds most of the water, while a dense under layer keeps their skin warm and dry.
Read more about black and white ruffed lemurs at lemur.duke.edu/discover/meet-the-lemurs/black-white-ruffed-lemur/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Love these little ones 🤗
I’m looking forward to bringing my granddaughter here soon 🤗
One of our ruffeds sat in the pouring rain in front of the shelter for the ring tails once... She was completely soaked! I guess protecting the territory is more important to them 😅
beauty!
A 🌧️ day in Durham! ❤️❤️❤️
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A few lemur species, like mongoose lemurs, form monogamous bonds with their partner, sticking with the same mate year after year. While other mammals do the same, new research is showing the mechanism behind these bonds may be different.
Learn more about the mechanisms of monogamous mammals: today.duke.edu/2021/02/lemurs-show-no-formula-lasting-love ... See MoreSee Less
Lemurs Show There’s No Single Formula For Lasting Love
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DURHAM, N.C. -- Humans aren’t the only mammals that form long-term bonds with a single, special mate -- some bats, wolves, beavers, foxes and other animals do, too. But new research suggests the bra...Comment on Facebook
Thanks for sharing, Becca!
How sweet is this photo of baby Felix with his dad, taken by researcher Lydia Greene, PhD? 😍
As is usually the case in female dominant lemur society, Lupi, Felix's mom, controls how much access dad, Gabe, has to Felix. When he gets the chance, Gabe has been seen carrying, grooming, and even singing to his infant!
Lemur society is complicated, and we are so happy Felix gets to grow up with parents who model it so well.
Learn more about our youngest Coquerel’s sifaka at lemur.duke.edu/Felix. ... See MoreSee Less
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I agree, Lemur society is complicated. But there is nothing complicated about this fabulous picture of a father and his son sharing a moment. Thank you, Lupi, for your generosity.
This is a notable and significant insight into lemur society - and a particularly heartwarming one.
I would love to hear the singing
This is so cute. It says 1000 words despite not saying anything. I love it
I would love to hear him sing to his baby.
This is the sweetest thing ever! ❤️🥰
The look of Love 😍❤️💋💋
The sweetest! 😍🤩
Silas:so cute
How do you define singing in this case, Lydia Greene? Maybe via pm? I've been wondering about a seemingly similar behaviour towards young infants in another primate species.
Precious
GABE! ❤️❤️
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"Female dominant lemur society". Insert ribald comment here ________________________________________________
Michelle
Rachael 😭😭
they said that San Antonio zoo lost chimps, monkeys, birds and lemurs to the cold. How sad. All the wild animals too. So sad.
Wonderful capture, Lydia Greene!!!
Logan Beskoon
Amara Rosale Gisel Butler
Nathan Strauss
Isabella Stankovic this is so sweet
Vickie Yeates
💜💜💜 Whitney Peeling
Aliana Ramalho
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Do you have a loved one with a birthday or anniversary coming up in March? Celebrate with lemurs!
Our animals have been enjoying the enrichment that comes with every Lemur Celebration Package so far. Check out these screenshots from a few of the one-of-a-kind videos that have been created!
Customize your celebration at lemur.duke.edu/celebration. ... See MoreSee Less
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We have Mother’s Day coming up in the UK in March. 😊
Oh Bob look, 😍
Darla Cotton Makena Ariel Smith for my bday 🥺