Published June 7, 2023 We’ve just completed the first week of our summer 2023 internship program! These seven interns were selected from a pool of more 100 applicants because of their enthusiasm for exploring careers in this field and their commitment to learning about and engaging in the DLC’s mission. They’ll spend 10 weeks learning […]
On April 5, 2023, the Duke Lemur Center’s animal technicians discovered during morning check-ins that blue-eyed black lemur Leigh had given birth overnight! Leigh, who had been moved into a “baby suite” in preparation only two days prior, showed up to breakfast with a 70g male infant clinging to her stomach. McAvoy (“MACK-uh-voy”) is Leigh’s […]
The DLC’s Class of 2023 Welcome to our 2023 class roster! Scroll down to learn about each of our newest arrivals, or click their pictures to read their full birth announcements. Infants will be added as they are announced throughout baby season! Jack Frost, Seaweed, and Cattail Birthday: August 14, 2023 Species: Gray mouse lemur […]
On March 19, 2023, Coquerel’s sifaka Magdalena gave birth to a 108g male infant. Scipio (“SIP-ee-oh”) is Magdalena’s first infant with breeding partner Gratian. Despite being a first-time mom, Magdalena already has infant experience—she was very involved in the care of her younger brother, Terence, from a young age. Like all Coquerel’s sifaka infants born […]
