New items—including the much-requested and beautiful Rachel Hudson Illustration print—and worldwide shipping are now available through the DLC gift shop! Online orders and FREE shipping (limited selection): We’ve partnered with Duke University Stores to offer some of our most popular items for sale online with FREE shipping within the continental United States, with international shipping […]
Join us for a FREE virtual celebration on World Lemur Day and to watch the premiere of our feature presentation video: Me and You and Zoboomafoo! We’ll also offer fun extras and an online auction to extend your virtual gala experience through the entire week leading up to the video premiere! It’s free to register and […]
This year’s Senior Giving Challenge at Duke University is focusing, in part, on the Duke Lemur Center! Here’s what Duke senior Annabella Helman has to say about her experience as a student at the DLC, and why she’s donating her senior gift to us: The Duke Lemur Center played a large role in shaping my […]
The Duke Lemur Center has welcomed another newborn — a rare baby aye-aye. Christened Winifred after Bette Midler’s character Winifred Sanderson in Hocus Pocus, the infant was born to first-time mom Fady on June 24, 2020. She is the second offspring of her father, Grendel, who sired Melisandre in 2019. Fady, Winifred’s mother, came to the […]
We’re thrilled to announce our NEW virtual tour programs! 🎉 We’ve missed hosting visitors onsite, so we’re bringing the Duke Lemur Center to a screen near you — well, minus the unique lemur smells! Visit our virtual programs homepage to see all five of our offerings! Virtual tours are a wonderful way to learn about […]
DLC-SAVA Conservation forging new collaborations with CURSA, the university of SAVA region: Community building at local tree nursery By James Herrera, Ph.D. Published August 6, 2020. The Madagascar government is committed to reforestation. They have an ambitious goal: to plant 60 million trees, in honor of their sixtieth anniversary of independence from France. They want to […]
Meet Jonah’s mouse lemur, Microcebus jonahi! This tiny (60-gram) primate is the 25th recognized species of mouse lemur and the 108th recognized species of lemur. Jonah’s mouse lemur lives in northeastern Madagascar, including within the protected Mananara National Park. The species was named after Malagasy primatologist Dr. Jonah Ratsimbazafy, one of the most respected and […]
Attention local (Durham, NC) lemur lovers! While we remain closed to the public for tours, we’re excited to announce NEW contactless curbside pick-up for merchandise orders! All purchases “give back” to the lemurs at the DLC, helping fund the Education Department and paying for lemur care, housing, veterinary supplies, and conservation initiatives. Visit Merchandise Sales: […]
