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March 22, 2012 — When does a lemur reach across the gap between branches and when does it leap? The answer may be related to the flexibility of its spine, says Duke graduate student Michael Granatosky. The theory is that leaping from branch to branch uses more energy than reaching across, so a lemur will […]

September 25, 2011 In this series, we’ll help you get to know the animals at the lemur center just as well as the keepers that care for them. You can learn a little about their personalities, likes, and favorite past-times without having to scoop up the poop! We call it “Prosimian Personalities.” Meet Jovian, a […]