An exciting breakthrough in understanding the chemical composition of certain compounds with anti-cancer properties in the Madagascar Rosy Periwinkle, which is already used in treatment of childhood leukemia and Hodgkin’s disease. Just another reason to ensure forest protection in Madagascar – there are no doubt other plants with important medicinal properties yet to be […]
By Sally Bornbusch. Originally published on Plan A Earth on March 8, 2018. Read the original here. The proof is in the poop When most people think of faeces (poop), their initial reaction is one of disgust or dread. But in the world of lemur research and conservation, poop has become an invaluable tool that […]
Lemurs are the planet’s most threatened group of mammals — and blue-eyed black lemurs are among the most threatened lemurs of all. At the Duke Lemur Center, we’re excited to announce that this spring, the population of these critically endangered primates has increased by an additional TWO! Please join us in celebrating the arrivals of […]
This winter, specialists from Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital in Durham, NC assisted veterinarians at the Duke Lemur Center in the diagnosis and removal of rare cystine stones in the gallbladder of Junebug, a pygmy slow loris. The team’s detection and successful treatment of Junebug’s gallstones could improve medical care for lorises living at zoos and […]
