From the DLC… to under your tree! Nine amazing lemur-y gift ideas from $8-$400, for everyone on your list — and all gifts “give back” to the lemurs at the DLC! All purchases fund the Education Department and help pay for lemur care, housing, veterinary supplies, and conservation initiatives. You can feel good about the […]
In honor of the 80th birthday of legendary British comedian and lemur supporter John Cleese, the Duke Lemur Center is releasing a brand-new commercial starring John and the lemurs of the DLC! This new spot is premiering for World Lemur Day on October 25, to spread awareness for the plight of lemurs everywhere and to inform […]
When 34-year-old Comet, a critically endangered red ruffed lemur, was treated for an injury but plateaued before making a full recovery, Duke Lemur Center veterinarians turned to local acupuncturist Camille Sherrod, D.V.M., of Retrieving Balance Mobile Vet. The result? Acupuncture therapy for the aging lemur — a first in lemur care. Five weeks after Comet’s […]
By Mary Paisley, Development Officer What a wonderful evening we had on October 5, 2019 at the Duke Lemur Center! With about 175 guests and sponsors attending this year’s gala, in addition to DLC staff and volunteers, our tent was quite full during the formal program. We were happy to introduce Lanto Andrianandrasana, our Malagasy […]
