A hamster-sized primate from Madagascar, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur is our closest genetic relative known to hibernate. They also tend to live longer than you’d expect given their size. New research ...

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The Duke Lemur Center introduced three of their newest baby lemurs to the public Thursday morning. On May 19, a fat-tailed dwarf lemur named Java Chicken gave birth to three healthy infant lemurs: two ...

At the Duke Lemur Center (DLC) fat-tailed dwarf lemurs are more than just a cute face. Like all lemurs, they are endemic to Madagascar. But, dwarf lemurs’ unique survival strategy sets them apart from ...

The fat-tailed dwarf lemur, a tree-dwelling animal from Madagascar, is the only known primate that naturally hibernates for long stretches. By slipping into a controlled torpor instead of freezing ...

If you've ever watched a nature documentary featuring lemurs — or the animated feature "Madagascar," with characters King Julien, Maurice and Mort — you have probably fallen in love with the ...

The Duke Lemur Center joyfully unveiled its latest additions: three adorable baby lemurs born to a fat-tailed dwarf lemur named Java Chicken. The tours will be available only to those who have ...