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The Life and Legacy of Endora, the Oldest Aye-aye in Human Care (1983-2021)

Story and photos: David Haring, DLC Registrar and Photographer (retired). Videos: DLC staff, including Endora’s caretaker Jodi Stirk. Published January 18, 2021. Lemur legend Endora, one of the original eight founders of the Duke Lemur Center’s aye-aye conservation breeding program, and the oldest aye-aye ever to be maintained within human care, died on August 26, […]

Learning from a Loss: The story of Winnie, a rare lemur with an even rarer disease

An aye-aye’s cancer diagnosis brings together veterinarians, doctors, and scientists from NC and around the world  By Sally Bornbusch, Ph.D. Originally published in December 2021 in Issue 3 of the Duke Lemur Center’s annual magazine. On June 24, 2020, the DLC welcomed its eighth infant of the season: a rare baby aye-aye. Named “Winifred” after […]

To Europe, Two by Two: Sifaka breeding program expands internationally

In the summer and fall of 2021, the DLC shipped eight Coquerel’s sifakas to three European zoos, in an historic expansion of the Coquerel’s sifaka conservation breeding program—marking the beginning of a new chapter in lemur conservation. Read more on pages 42-43 of the Duke Lemur Center’s Annual Magazine. Story by Karl Leif Bates. Video […]

Ecology and conservation of lemurs in the COMATSA protected area

Ecology and conservation of lemurs in the COMATSA protected area and importance of the corridor for threatened species Rabevao Edgar (1), Nivolala Audon (1), Tsilanizara Jean Eric (2), Aldo Bezara (2), Rasoamiadana Louisène Olina (2), Dimbiarijaonina Candidier (2), Njakandrina Jeantauné (3), Be Monique Suzanne (3), Feno Telesy (3), Andrianasy Jean (4), Zerimanana (5), Rasolofo (5), […]

Needs of early-career scientists in Madagascar

By Tanjona Ramiadantsoa, Ph.D., University of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar  Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, and without a doubt, education is also in trouble. Moreover, in Madagascar, there is a general sentiment that a university degree is not needed to be successful, and in fact that it is a waste of time. […]

The New Generation School Garden in SAVA, Madagascar

Evrard Benasoavina, DLC-SAVA Conservation Education specialist Environmental education is an important part of conservation activities. In the SAVA region of Madagascar, we at the DLC focus on environmental education with many audiences. As the DLC-SAVA Conservation Education Specialist, I have managed a number of new initiatives to raise awareness for the public about the value of […]

Agriculture, socioeconomics, and food security in the SAVA

What are the links among agriculture, socioeconomics, and food security in the SAVA region of Madagascar? Preliminary report on research results by Nestorine, Ardhilles Andriantinefiarijaona, Esperio Jaozandry, and James P. Herrera   Background Food insecurity, malnutrition, and deforestation are global challenges facing low-and middle-income countries, particularly in the tropics. In 2017, more than 800 million […]

“Poop Soup”: When the gut’s internal ecosystem goes awry, could this gross-sounding treatment make it right?

When the gut’s internal ecosystem goes awry, could an ancient if gross-sounding treatment make it right? By Robin Smith, Ph.D. Originally published on the Duke Research blog on November 17, 2021. Read the original here.  Dr. Cathy Williams knew something wasn’t right. The veterinarian had felt off for weeks after her 2014 trip to Madagascar. […]