Tag: lemurs

  • Scientists Get Lemurs to Hibernate in Captivity

    Scientists Get Lemurs to Hibernate in Captivity

    Lemurs rarely hibernate in captivity. Scientist at the Duke Lemur Center has been able to get the fat-tailed dwarf lemur by mimicking seasonal changes in the lemurs’ indoor enclosures. By studying hibernating animals like these lemurs, researchers may unlock the secrets of hibernation and apply them to to humans. Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur The fat-tailed dwarf…