Evening with the Experts - Hibernation isn't just for bears!
Sponsor(s): Duke Lemur Center
Cost: $10 for Duke Employees
Hibernation is a common metabolic strategy found in all major groups of mammals, however, it is rare among primates. Dr. Marina Blanco will discuss how and why Fat-tailed Dwarf lemurs hibernate. Dr. Blanco has just returned from Madagascar and will discuss her research and the traits of these fascinating primates. Join us - you won't want to sleep through this event!
Contact: Duke Lemur Center