By DLC Research Scientist Lydia Greene, Ph.D. Follow Lydia on Instagram! @lemurscientist This year’s hibernation season finished this week at the Duke Lemur Center, and the participating dwarf lemurs received a physical exam on Friday. Here’s Tottenham (“Tot”) having her heartbeat counted by veterinarian Dr. Laura Ellsaesser. When hibernating, a dwarf lemur naturally reduces its […]
By DLC Research Scientist Lydia Greene, Ph.D. Follow Lydia on Instagram! @lemurscientist Did you know that mouse lemurs are the smallest lemurs (and primates) on Earth? Their scientific genus name, Microcebus, is from the Greek roots are mikros and kebos — which translate to “small” and “monkey”! One of the earliest mentions of mouse lemurs […]
Do Valentine’s Day the LEMUR way! Below are five of our favorite ways to remember the DLC this season and help us spread the lemur love! 1. Send a LEMURS & ROSES e-Valentine ($25) For a gift of just $25, we’ll send a personalized message and special Valentine’s Day video to your “special someone” on […]
By DLC Research Scientist Lydia Greene, Ph.D. Follow Lydia on Instagram! @lemurscientist Sifakas eat foliage and seasonal fruits (1). Their gastrointestinal systems are designed to optimize nutrient extraction from both. Sifakas have an elongated gut tract that is an astonishing 14-15x their body length (2). Food takes about 24-36 hours to go from eating to […]
