Duke University Lemur Center

Includes information about the feeding, reproduction, habitat and behavior of a variety of primates including lemurs, fat-tailed dwarves, and more.

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This is the only university-based facility in the world devoted to the study of prosimian primates. It is home to the largest colony of endangered primates including lemurs, galagos (bushbabies), and lorises. It is the only place in the world to hold aye ayes.

Local youth from grades K-12 have the unique opportunity to visit the Center and see these endangered animals as part of school-sponsored field trips. The center is open to the public by appointment only. All visitors must be on a guided tour led by a staff member or docent. Visits can be arranged Monday through Saturday by calling the Center at (919)489-3364 extension 0. Please call at least 2 weeks in advance of the field trip to schedule a tour.

Also see this website from Duke University with images of baby lemurs. Turn up the volume to be able to hear Dean Gibson talk about the Duke Primate Center as you watch the slide show.

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