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Duke Lemur Center
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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Mongoose lemurs have an adaptable diet. When fruits and vegetables are not available, they will eat stems, bark, and even insects.
In Madagascar, mongoose lemurs live in the dry forest. Trees lose their leaves yearly and lemurs need to be flexible to survive the harsh dry season. In addition to changing their diet, mongoose lemurs will also change their activity patterns and be more active at night to avoid the hot daytime conditions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Same, little dudes. When there’s no preferred food in my fridge I go for the questionable food in the back of my pantry, too.
They will chase, catch, and partially eat birds, if birds get inside their cages.
Maybe they have a career as a business consultant. "Flex Like A Lemur."
Alvaro Montano
Cutest
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What's got blue-eyed black lemur Hamill smiling today?
Tell us your best bad joke in the comments 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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Where do they take you after a Peek-a-boo injury? The ICU
why did 6 run away? because 7 8 9.
Ever heard the one about the pencil? … never mind, it’s pointless 🤣
How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles 😆
Why shouldn't you shower with Pokémon in the house? Because they might Pikachu.
What do you call a deer with no eyes? No eye deer.
Love the blue eyes 👀
What is a fish with no eyes called? Fsh
Knock knock: Who’s there? ‘Dwayne’ Dwayne who? ‘Dwayne the bathtub, I’m dwowning!’
I see the Amazon truck bringing something fun from my wish list
What a handsome boy
If you see cows sleeping in a field, it's pasture bedtime
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When it is chilly, lemurs stay indoors -- but that doesn't mean we can't bring the fun in to them! In middle of taking care of all 200+ lemurs during today's winter storm, our animal care staff gave out some very special snow enrichment.
Thank you to Tim for recording the fun and for all the keepers who take care of these amazing animals, no matter the weather. ... See MoreSee Less
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😋 "Goodbye Currant Eyes. Goodbye Carrot Nose"... 😋
I was wondering about the lemurs in the snow, thanks for satisfying my curiosity! Every lemur needs a treat-filled snowman 🥰
I love lemurs. Every kind they have.
I love all your pictures and films. Stay warm and safe. Thank you for taking such great care of these animals.
Lol the slow-mo demise of the snowman 😆
Can't wait to come visit...
Why does that ring tail have a collar on?
Cuteness overload ❤ I love this
IT NEEDS A CARROT NOSE
Deanna
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Emmeline Johns
Bridgette Brainard
Abby Turner ❤️
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We are getting tired just looking at Scout bouncing around her home!
While her parents Sierra Mist and Licinius enjoyed foraging for food in their ball pit, Scout just loved the new enrichment. We are pretty sure gravity doesn't apply to this little ball of energy. ... See MoreSee Less
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What an incredible athlete!!! Oh how I love Lemurs❤️❤️❤️❤️
Looks like maybe Scout got to the coffee pot while no one was looking.
All adorable, but have to pick Scout as favorite of day 😊
Reminds me of my two year old!
Scout seems like lots of fun!
She really does like to move it, move it 😍
That wall is too blank. She needs a few handles or ledges attached to hang on.
Jess i found where our energy went
Meinte Piet Portena laten we ook een ballenbak maken voor de maki’s 🤩
Megan Burch
Judith Hill
😂😂😂😍😍😍
Aninaj Is-Janina ❤
. . . LEAPING LEMURS!!! . . . such leaping!!! . . . even for a lemur . . . .
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Red ruffed lemurs’ fluffy fur is more than just adorable, it helps keep the forest healthy!
Ruffed lemurs are the world’s largest pollinators. When they put their faces in flowers for tasty nectar, the fur around their face picks up pollen that they spread to other trees in their territory. Combined with their seed dispersal abilities, they are great forest gardeners!
Learn more about the fluffiest lemur by watching their episode of our free virtual tour at lemur.duke.edu/virtual-tour! ... See MoreSee Less
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Queen Elizabeth I clone
Duke Lemur Center updated their info in the about section. ... See MoreSee Less
Duke Lemur Center updated their info in the about section.
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So beautiful
The DLC in Durham is home to the world’s most diverse collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar. Did you know we also support active lemur conservation projects in Madagascar? Read an update at lemur.duke.edu/ecology-and-conservation-comatsa.
We support a team of Malagasy scientists studying lemurs and protecting them in their natural habitats. In this new blog, lead researcher Edgar Rabevao and his team update us on the status of the silky sifaka and other lemurs only found in remote rainforests of northeast Madagascar.
The work by Edgar and his team is supported by DLC grants and donations. Want to help support the team? We have some gift ideas on our Amazon wishlist for the team in the field, like waterproof notebooks for data collection! Shop at duke.is/4aubm. ... See MoreSee Less
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Edgar Rabevao Teless Feno Suzanne Monica Odon Nivolala Great work! Keep it up and good luck for your next mission this month!
Nous vous remercions aussi pour votre appréciation!
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Celia Wang
Take a lemur lunch break today on our Instagram page!
We will be going live at 1 PM EST for an enrichment session at instagram.com/dukelemurcenter.
Want more live lemur content? Learning Lemurs Club members get exclusive access to live sessions like this one every month! Check out everything that is included in this program at lemur.duke.edu/subscription. ... See MoreSee Less
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Time for a weigh-in!
All of our animal's weights are checked routinely to make sure everyone is nice and healthy. To make this process stress-free, we use positive reinforcement training.
When bush baby Quiver Tree stands on the scale, she receives a tasty mealworm from her caretaker! At her last check, Quiver Tree weighed a healthy 166 grams, just under 6 ounces.
Learn more about positive reinforcement training at the DLC at lemur.duke.edu/discover/positive-reinforcement-training.
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I like to eat a doughnut when I weigh myself - just say’in
Love her little paw waiting for her meal worm bless
Yep, that’s the face I make at the doctor’s office when I get weighed too 😉
6 ounces, amazing! My, she is certainly enjoying that mealworm!
Amanda Edwards ah yes this mealworm is quite exquisite my good sir
Well deserved worm!
Kelly Morrisroe Jessica Khuu cute AND relevant!
My little boy is working hard to one day attend Duke so he can work with the lemur center! It is his dream and passion to help raise awareness and conserve the habitats of thes incredible creatures. Thank you for all your hard work! And here's to incoming freshmen class of 2028!!!
What a cutie! And so proper, pinkies out! 😆
Katherine Kelley
Ashley Nicole
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Merriweather the mouse lemur enjoys an early breakfast while the lights of her enclosure are still on. Keep watching for one of her infants, Tumbleweed to join the feast! ... See MoreSee Less
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So cute, love Lemurs, these mouse lemurs are extra cute 🥰☺️☺️☺️
Merriweather and Tumbleweed, I love you.
Favorites of day! Both so cute!
Adorable.
Frederique Stevense
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