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 […]
By Rhiannon See 2022 Communications Intern and 2022-2023 Undergraduate Fellow in Communications Internship Experience The first day of my internship at the Duke Lemur Center was unlike any other first day at a new job I have ever experienced. I began the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of the free-ranging lemur enclosure and was amazed […]
Written by Meg Dye, MSc. Animal welfare requires a multidimensional approach to providing an environment for optimal physical and mental health. A key aspect of this approach is collaboration. Collaboration can take many forms, including inter- and intra-departmental teamwork, expertise from an array of scientific disciplines, and applied animal welfare science. Over the years, the […]
What better way to celebrate the spookiest of days than a party for the spookiest of primates?! Our aye-ayes were thrilled to get into the holiday spirit with an all-treats-no-tricks enrichment extravaganza, and we captured some of the best moments to share with all of you! Wishing you a very happy Halloween from Binx, Fady, Medusa, Agatha, […]
By James Herrera, Ph.D. Coordinator, DLC-SAVA Conservation The Duke Lemur Center supports conservation in Madagascar. We partner with local stakeholders, like Evrard Benasoavina, to restore landscapes and to safeguard the environment. Evrard founded the New Generation School Garden, an interpretive center and outdoor classroom, complete with diverse forms of sustainable agriculture and reforestation. Last month, […]
Ph.D. Research Opportunity: The ecophysiology of dwarf lemur hibernation in northwestern Madagascar By Lydia Greene, Ph.D. October 11, 2022 Project Description We seek a motivated student to conduct Ph.D. research on hibernation in wild dwarf lemurs in northwestern Madagascar, under the supervision of Drs. Marina Blanco and Lydia Greene (Duke Lemur Center, Duke University, USA) […]