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Evening with the Experts - Hibernation isn't just for bears!

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Thursday, December 04, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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!