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Duke Lemur Center

10 hours ago

Do you know Zoboo (AKA Jovian)?? To learn more about Jovian's role in the DLC's global impact, and to help support our continued work to save lemurs, register at lemur.duke.edu/zoboo for our FREE feature film ME AND YOU AND ZOBOOMAFOO, premiering worldwide on Friday October 30!

Known by millions as "Zoboomafoo," the lemur host of the Kratt Brothers' hit children's show by the same name, Coquerel's sifaka Jovian was known to the staff of the DLC as a wonderful father, enthusiastic free-ranger, and all-around remarkable lemur! In his time at the DLC, Jovian sired 12 offspring, leading to many grand-lemurs and playing a critical role in genetic diversity for Coquerel's sifakas in human care. ... See MoreSee Less

Duke Lemur Center

4 days ago

Whether the day brings lemur babies or lemur 💩 - our phenomenal veterinary technicians are ready for anything! 😆 Vet techs are an essential part of any veterinary team, and we may be a bit biased, but we think ours are the best of the best.

Please join us in saying a hearty "THANK YOU!" to Cat and Megan for providing critical care to the endangered lemurs who call the DLC home, no matter what the day brings! ... See MoreSee Less

Duke Lemur Center

5 days ago

Today's math lesson: 2 Mohol bushbabies + 1 plastic pumpkin + 20 mealworms + 1 hidden camera = one of the CUTEST videos you'll ever see!!

Breeding pair Quiver Tree and Baobab (affectionately known as "Bob" to the staff) got into the #spookyseason spirit for this month's Learning Lemurs Education Subscription! You can view this adorable video and all of the other fantastic October newsletter content by registering for your subscription today!

With 6- or 12-month options, the Learning Lemurs subscription is the perfect gift that keeps on giving for you or an animal-loving friend! Find full details AND a sample newsletter at lemur.duke.edu/engage/virtual-programs/subscription/ ... See MoreSee Less

Duke Lemur Center

6 days ago

Don't forget to register for our FREE feature video presentation ME AND YOU AND ZOBOOMAFOO for your chance to win a private tour with the lemurs in one of our Natural Habitat Enclosures.

Register today at lemur.duke.edu/zoboo!!

We will give the winner the option to choose between waiting until we are able to safely reopen for a visit in-person, or scheduling sooner for a virtual option (where your guests can join in no matter their location)!

In either case, we can promise amazing and memorable moments with the incredible primates that call the DLC home. Pictured are two of those moments: a red ruffed lemur feeling quite uh... comfortable on the tour 😆😆 AND a virtual tour for guests tuning in from all over the US and Canada! ... See MoreSee Less