The creator of Zoboomafoo and Wild Kratts on his time at Duke and DLC, and the origin of his love for lemurs By Sara Sorraia with Martin Kratt. Originally published in Duke Lemur Center Magazine in 2019. A Duke graduate and former work-study student at the Duke Lemur Center, Martin Kratt is the co-creator (with […]
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 […]
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) […]
By Rhiannon See, 2022-23 Undergraduate Fellow in Communications. Originally published in Duke Lemur Center Magazine in 2022. Each summer, the DLC’s field research internships provide a select group of students with an introduction to lemur research and conservation, instilling in them the importance of teamwork and preparing them for future research-related careers. At summer’s end, […]
By Bethany Old Master’s candidate, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University Madagascar has the fourth-highest rate of chronic malnutrition in the world (The World Bank, 2018). The country is rich in fruits, vegetables, and legume diversity but nutrition education remains critically low. I served in the education sector of Peace Corps Madagascar from 2015-2018 […]
The theme of this year’s Mission: Madagascar event is Nurture the Extraordinary, highlighting the impact that the Duke Lemur Center has on training and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. We collected stories from students working with us in Madagascar and students who have come through our programs here in Durham. It’s always wonderful […]
Independent research by local scientists making a difference in the SAVA region By Andolalao Rakotoarison, Tanjona Ramiadantsoa, Thio Rosin Fulgence, and James Herrera Science is a fundamental part of society, yet it is often an exclusive field. To be a scientist requires education, which requires the finances of obtaining that education. In low-resource settings […]