Dear friends and valued supporters of the Duke Lemur Center, As we approach the end of 2022, I’m especially proud of all that we’ve accomplished together at the DLC, and I’m deeply thankful for our friends and supporters who make our work possible. Thank you for your investments that have made us what we are […]
Join DLC-SAVA Conservation Program Coordinator James Herrera, Ph.D. on a virtual field trip to the incredible island that lemurs call home! James has spent the last seven months conducting research, overseeing conservation activities, and searching the rainforest for lemurs. James’s talk was broadcast live on December 19, 2022 with our educational partners, Journey by […]
By James Herrera, Ph.D. Coordinator, DLC-SAVA Conservation Rice agriculture is a fundamental cultural, economic, and environmental issue in Madagascar. Most farmers, especially in the SAVA region in the northeast, grow rice to feed their families. Traditional farming practices, however, are becoming unproductive due to low-quality seed stock, declining soil health, and climate change, among other […]
By James Herrera, Ph.D. Coordinator, DLC-SAVA Conservation In Madagascar, we’re still celebrating World Lemur Day! On November 18 in Sambava, many partners collaborated to host a spectacular day of events for local schools. Starting with a parade through the city, in which each school dressed according to different themes, the celebration moved to a beachside […]
