Check out this outstanding video produced by Scientific American featuring DLC conservationist and researcher James Herrera, Ph.D.! James coordinates the DLC-SAVA Conservation program and is based in northeastern Madagascar. Believe it or not, James and other researchers want to save (most of) the world’s parasites—not kill them. Why? Because wildlife parasites help keep ecosystems balanced. […]
When the Duke Lemur Center’s animal technicians arrived at work on the morning of January 6, 2023, they expected pregnant Coquerel’s sifaka Rodelinda to show up alone for breakfast. Instead, they were greeted with a fuzzy little surprise: the first baby lemur of the new year! Experienced mom Rodelinda gave birth overnight to a 126g […]
By James Herrera, Ph.D. Published February 17, 2023 The Duke Lemur Center (DLC) at Duke University houses the most diverse population of lemurs outside of Madagascar. In Madagascar, the DLC has many conservation and research activities, including the DLC-SAVA Conservation project, a community-based approach to safeguarding biodiversity and human livelihoods in the northeast. In February […]
Applications are open for our 2023 summer internship program! This 10-week immersive experience gives undergraduate students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about and participate in the mission of the DLC, while being mentored closely by DLC staff. This year, we will host interns in the departments of animal care, education, and communications. We […]
The DLC’s curatorial team has received Duke University’s highest staff and faculty honor. Meet Britt, Kristin, and Meg—recipients of Duke’s 2022-23 Presidential Award! We’re incredibly proud of these three wonderful women for all of the effort and passion they put into caring for our lemur colony. Read the full story in Duke Today. Published January […]
By Faye Goodwin, Lead Education Technician A Rapidly Disappearing Paradise Some say that the island of Madagascar is like a time capsule—a place where the echoes of prehistoric wildlife are still heard in the jungles and spiny deserts. Some call Madagascar the Eighth Continent, referring to its size and scale of biodiversity. Within this California-sized […]
