Podcasts about Duke Lemur Center

Dateline: April 4, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update on me and a story about how I saved a beaver this week. Totally good normal stuff.We then get to two headline stories: one looking at how recent Executive Orders can affect the Smithsonian's National Zoo, and zoos and aquariums in general; and then as a pallet cleanser, a look at some of the best April Fool's posts from facilities we all love! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Colchester Zoo, Long Island Aquarium, Hertfordshire Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Zoo Miami, Opel Zoo, The Alaska Zoo, and Longleat. We say goodbye to beloved animals at Brevard Zoo, Gladys Porter Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, the Detroit Zoo, and the Nashville Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the New Zoo, Duke Lemur Center, the San Antonio Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, and more.Then in Conservation News we have good and bad news for wolves and a look at a recent bust in the illegal wildlife trade. In Other News, we talk about dogs.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: March 14, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update on me and a chat about Penguins International's March of the Penguin Madness competition! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Roger Williams Park Zoo, Zoo Montana, Seneca Park Zoo, Zoo Miami, The Toledo Zoo, The Duke Lemur Center, Sacramento Zoo, The Denver Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, and the Nashville Zoo.We say goodbye to beloved animals at Lehigh Valley Zoo, the Phoenix Zoo, Zoo de Granby, and the Jacksonville Zoo.The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Monarto Safari Park, the Cincinnati Zoo, Zoo Poznań, Reid Park Zoo, Zoo Miami, the Columbus Zoo, and also a look at some fake stories that popped up online this week. Then in Conservation News we discuss the latest Trump Administration decisions that affect conservation, some new rediscoveries of species, how six elephants dying in Sri Lanka illustrate the larger issues facing the species, and the start of sea turtle nesting season. In Other News, we talk about a new discovery about mice that is truly fascinating. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Meg investigates the twisted tale of lemur enthusiast Professor John Buettner-Janusch. Jessica follows the star-studded origins of the club hit The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Dateline: December 20, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update on my life, and a reminder about the upcoming holiday special! Our headline story this week looks at a new law that is looking like it will get passed in Canada. We look at both sides of the discussion, trying to figure out exactly what to expect form this law, and the effect it will have on elephants and great apes in human care in Canada. We then move on to our births section, including stories from the Duke Lemur Center, Auckland Zoo, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, the Dallas Zoo, and Dickerson Park Zoo. We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Miami and the Houston Zoo. This section starts with my tribute to a beloved sea lion that called The Aquarium of Niagara home, Mia. It's a loss that hurts a lot.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about how Avian Influenza has caused multiple losses at Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium, update the SeaQuest situation, share some amazing conservation work done by the Auckland Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, and the Toronto Zoo, talk about an amazing veterinary tool being launched by Brookfield, Columbus, San Diego, and other facilities, and talk about an amazing story out of Mystic Aquarium. In Conservation News, we share about how a small grey seal population has doubled in the UK, an incredible technique to help save shark embryos found in deceased mothers, a study detailing the effectiveness of beehive fences in Africa, and how the US Congress has come together for a conservation cause.In Other News, we share a shocking story about the bald eagle. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

With nearly 40 years of experience working in Madagascar conservation (15 of which were spent living in Madagascar), Charlie Welch has an incredible wealth of wisdom to share. In this episode, we learn about the origins of the Duke Lemur Center's conservation work in Madagascar. Then, we dive into the incredible story of 13 black and white ruffed lemurs that were released back into the wild between 1998-2001. You won't want to miss this incredible slice of Duke Lemur Center history!  DLC Madagascar Conservation Programs Overview – CLICK HERE John Cleese collaboration for World Lemur Day (video) – CLICK HERE John Cleese's favorite project (article) – CLICK HERE Into the Wild – Operation Lemur (information on a John Cleese documentary the discusses this same story) – CLICK HERE

Forests are complicated places, and the species inhabiting forests are dependent on each other in a complex network that we call ecology. Camille Desisto is an ecologist and graduate student at Duke University, and she studies the interactions between plants and lemurs in Madagascar and at the Duke Lemur Center. Specifically, Camille looks at the lemur role of seed disperser—eating fruit and leaving behind seeds throughout the forest. Camille is interested in the mechanics of seed dispersal and how changes in lemur populations can impact the whole forest community. Learn how she works with conservation organizations, especially the DLC-SAVA Conservation program, to connect her research to conservation practices and policy.   Camille Desisto's research website – CLICK HERE One of Camille's research studies on lemur-plant ecology in Madagascar – CLICK HERE Camille in the field with her collaborators (video) – CLICK HERE

So how smart are lemurs, exactly? How do we even start to figure that out? Meet Ray Vagell, researcher and graduate student from Texas State University who uses SMARTA (a custom-designed touch screen system) to study how lemurs solve problems at the Duke Lemur Center. We also discuss the fun – but mysterious – fact that only female ruffed lemurs have color vision. Ray also uses SMARTA to study ruffed lemur vision, and how his research has become enrichment for some ruffed lemurs who love pushing playing with the device. Sometimes they even find ways to cheat the system!  Ray’s research website – CLICK HERE Ruffed lemurs using SMARTA (video) – CLICK HERE Ray's published work on the SMARTA system (article) – CLICK HERE

This week, we're chatting with one of our wonderful colleagues Madison Armand about her role as a primate technician (our version of a zookeeper here at the Duke Lemur Center). Madison shares what it takes to be a fantastic primate technician, why she particularly enjoys working with ruffed lemurs, and how the DLC animal care team stays up-to-date on the science of animal welfare to provide our lemurs with the best possible lives.  Virtual Tour Episode 3: Housing at the DLC (video) – CLICK HERE A Day in the Life of a Lemur Keeper (video) – CLICK HERE Species survival plan discussion (previous podcast episode) – CLICK HERE

This episode of the All Creatures Podcast, scientists Chris and Angie embark on a journey to highlight the critically endangered status of Sifakas, a type of lemur native to Madagascar. They discuss the various species of Sifakas, their unique adaptations, such as their elongated intestinal tract and extraordinary leaping abilities, and the significant challenges these animals face due to habitat loss, hunting, and the pet trade. The episode features an insightful interview with conservation researcher Dr. Abby Ross, who shares her experiences working to save lemurs in Madagascar. Additionally, the hosts explore the conservation efforts being made to protect these primates, including the work done by the Duke Lemur Center. The episode emphasizes the urgent need for conservation action to prevent the extinction of Sifakas and calls for support from listeners to help save these unique and beautiful creatures. Check out the Duke Lemur Center HERE Check out Dr. Abigail Ross' work HERE Podcast Timeline 00:00 Welcome to the All Creatures Podcast: A Journey to Madagascar 02:21 The Plight of Lemurs: Madagascar's Endangered Marvels 02:41 Diving Deep into Sifakas: Madagascar's Unique Lemurs 03:07 Conservation Efforts and Interviews: Hope for Madagascar's Lemurs 04:09 The Allure of Ecotourism and Conservation Heroes 07:54 Understanding Sifakas: Anatomy, Behavior, and Conservation 14:20 The Critical State of Lemur Conservation in Madagascar 21:44 The Role of Zoos and Conservationists in Saving Sifakas 25:20 Evolution and Classification: Tracing the Origins of Lemurs 29:03 The Fascinating Journey of Lemurs to Madagascar 30:16 Lemur Evolution and Biodiversity 31:06 Understanding Lemur Physiology 32:04 Incredible Leaping Abilities of Sifakas 34:57 Personal Anecdotes and Lemur Agility 39:59 Diet and Unique Digestive System of Sifakas 45:02 Social Behavior and Communication in Sifakas 49:01 Reproduction and Maternal Care in Sifakas 54:47 Conservation Efforts and How You Can Help ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dateline: March 29, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  Our Headline Story of the Week is a deep look at the necropsy of Flaco the owl. We then move on to our births for the week, which include a cotton top tamarin at Altina Wildlife Park, a sloth at Brevard Zoo, a Eurasian Eagle Owl at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, a lemur at the Duke Lemur Center, a very rare animal born at the Nashville Zoo, a log developing a small lump on it at ZooMiami, and more! We say goodbye to some beloved animals at the Memphis Zoo, Alaska Zoo, Brandywine Zoo, Greensboro Science Center, Columbus Zoo, and more.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including the new red panda habitat at Roger Williams Park Zoo, a story of amazing cooperation between the Fort Worth Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, two important pregnancies at Brevard Zoo, the beginning of the end for a beloved animal at Woodland Park Zoo, and a deep and goofy dive into Punxsutawney Phil! Wait, really? In Conservation News, we talk about fish in a few different stories, share a potential bad decision coming from the Nepali government, and talk about the Dutch fish doorbell! In Other News, we have a story about giant pandas! TO RING THE FISH DOORBELL, VISIT: visedeurbel.nlROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Lemurs can really move. Like jumping-dozens-of-feet-from-tree-to-tree move. Like Tigger on a trampoline move. Dr. Gabe Yapuncich is a researcher at Duke University who is fascinated by this feat of lemur feet. He's studied lemur bones and watched living lemurs launch off force plates at the Duke Lemur Center to understand how lemurs leap and hold […]

Who better to open this season's interviews than someone who has spent over a decade caring for Coquerel's sifakas? Melanie Currie has been a primate technician (AKA animal keeper) at the Duke Lemur Center for 13 years, and we're so excited to share her insights on these amazing animals with you.  Links to learn more:  […]

Welcome to season three of Aye-aye Pod. We're finally getting to the lemur that everyone falls in love with when they visit the Duke Lemur Center: sifakas! We'll introduce you to these bouncy leaf-munchers who had a starring role in Zoboomafoo. We'll also dig into their amazing diversity in Madagascar and explore the northwestern forests […]

Dateline: August 11, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we have Bekah and Kelly from GSC come tell you some exciting red panda news! We then say hello to a new mandrill at Disney, a new sloth a Roger Williams Park Zoo, five new tiny lemurs at Duke Lemur Center, and many new births. We also say goodbye to a camel at Mesker Park Zoo, a lion at the Pittsburgh Zoo, a very old orangutan at ZooAtlanta, and others. We also talk about Opal the opossum at the Cincinnati Zoo, animal proposals at the NEW Zoo,  and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about new protections for African penguins, tribal protections of land in Papua New Guinea, good news for Florida coral and Australia platypuses, a sad story about the vaquita, and more! And in Other News, we talk about pet alligators (don't) and how nature truly is metal.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Hi Friends! This week we watched the movie PEARL from 2022! Who else wants a sequel to Pearl to see what happens next?? We also talk about our experiences with LEMUR YOGA!! So much fun! Find out how you can help these amazing animals!—Help Animals!!Chase Animal Rescue Sanctuary: https://www.chasesanctuary.org/Duke Lemur Center: https://lemur.duke.edu/Lemur Conservation Foundation: https://www.lemurreserve.org/—► WEBSITE: https://www.tipsypod.com► PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/tipsypod► MERCH: https://www.tipsypod.com/shop► FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsypod► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tipsypod► YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/theyreterrifiedtipsy► PODCAST PRODUCTION: https://www.twitter.com/djaudio_► NETWORK: https://www.slashncast.network/► PROMOS: Weird True Crime https://www.linktr.ee/weirdtruecrime► MENTIONED MERCH: ► MENTIONED EPISODES: ... 96. X (2022) – Stefanie and Courtney accidentally watch a porno?! https://www.tipsypod.com/96-x-2022-stefanie-and-courtney-accidentally-watch-a-porno/► MORE: https://www.linktr.ee/tipsypod—#comedy #podcast #film #review #horror

What does it take to care for ring-tailed lemurs a world away from their native Madagascar? Lead Primate Technician Danielle Lynch joins us to discuss the complexities of caring for ring-tailed lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center. Links to learn more: Day in the Life of a Lemur Keeper (video) DLC staff prepare for Hurricane […]

Today, the Safari heads back to the Duke Lemur Center to bring you a second interview with Dr. Lydia Greene, the most popular Rossifari guest of 2022! She helps me interview Dr. Marina Blanco, a Duke Lemur Center scientist focused on hibernation in lemurs. Marina also just happens to be Lydia's wife! This episode is so much fun as we both delve into a very interesting and detailed scientific topic and also have a lot of fun goofing around discussing their relationship and the ins and outs of dating in Madagascar! EPISODE LINKS: @lemurscientist to follow Lydia on Instagram @dukelemurcenter on Insta and Facebook lemur.duke.edu to check out the Center's website ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

The latest observations from Nasa's InSight Mars Lander and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) have revealed new information on Mars' interior structure. Dr Anna Horleston, Senior Research Associate in Planetary Seismology at the University of Bristol, talks us through the mars-quakes that provided this data. On the 30th of October, Brazilians will head to the polls to elect their next president. Jeff Tollefson, Senior Reporter at Nature, tells Roland what approach the two candidates – Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – might take towards science and the potential local and global impacts this could have. Humans aren't the only animals to pick their noses… it turns out primates engage in this habit too. Anne-Claire Fabre, Curator of Mammals at the Duke Lemur Center, tells reporter Vic Gill about the long-fingered aye-ayes having a dig around their noses, and how more research is needed to unpick the reasons behind this behaviour. And producer Robbie Wojciechowski heads to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton to capture the launch of the RRS Discovery mission to Ascension Island and St Helena. Science In Action will be following the mission over the next 6 weeks as it uncovers new specimens from the deep ocean, as well as surveying the overall health and wellbeing of the ocean around the British Overseas Territory. Record-breaking heatwaves swept across the Earth's northern hemisphere this summer, with continental Europe, China, the UK and parts of the US all experiencing exceptional temperatures. Listener Geoff in Australia wants to know: Is climate change really responsible or could it just be weather? Marnie Chesterton goes to Kenya, where certain areas of Amboseli have experienced intense drought over the past 5 years. There she meets members of the Masai community who have been farmers for generations. They describe how seasonal rains have successively failed to appear when expected, and explain how this has affected their lives. Marnie asks local people, meteorologists and climate scientists for their take on the year's hottest debate. (Image: Impression of a rover on the surface of Mars. Credit: Getty Images)

The latest observations from Nasa's InSight Mars Lander and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) have revealed new information on Mars' interior structure. Dr Anna Horleston, Senior Research Associate in Planetary Seismology at the University of Bristol, talks us through the mars-quakes that provided this data. On the 30th of October, Brazilians will head to the polls to elect their next president. Jeff Tollefson, Senior Reporter at Nature, tells Roland what approach the two candidates – Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – might take towards science and the potential local and global impacts this could have. Humans aren't the only animals to pick their noses… it turns out primates engage in this habit too. Anne-Claire Fabre, Curator of Mammals at the Duke Lemur Center, tells reporter Vic Gill about the long-fingered aye-ayes having a dig around their noses, and how more research is needed to unpick the reasons behind this behaviour. And producer Robbie Wojciechowski heads to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton to capture the launch of the RRS Discovery mission to Ascension Island and St Helena. Science In Action will be following the mission over the next 6 weeks as it uncovers new specimens from the deep ocean, as well as surveying the overall health and wellbeing of the ocean around the British Overseas Territory. Contributors Dr Anna Horleston, Senior Research Associate in Planetary Seismology, University of Bristol Jeff Tollefson, Senior Reporter, Nature Anne-Claire Fabre, Curator of Mammals, Duke Lemur Center (Image: Impression of a rover on the surface of Mars. Credit: Getty Images) Presenter: Roland Pease Assistant Producer: Sophie Ormiston Producer: Robbie Wojciechowski

For our introductory episode, we thought we’d start with the basics – What is the Duke Lemur Center? Who are your hosts? And why are they starting a podcast? Join Education Programs Manager Megan McGrath and DLC Museum of Natural History Curator Matt Borths, Ph.D. for this introduction to our new podcast covering all things […]

Did you know that Durham has the most diverse population of lemurs in the world outside of Madagascar? That is thanks to the Duke Lemur Center. We chatted with Sara Clark, the Director of Communications, about their research, what makes lemurs so fascinating, and what visitors can expect from a trip to the center.

Today, the Safari heads to Durham, North Carolina, to speak to Dr. Lydia Greene about lemurs! We visit the Duke Lemur Center, one of the most unique places I've ever visited. We talk about the microbiome of Sifkas, we talk about LGBTQ+ representation in STEM, we talk about being a ballet dancer...this one is all over the map, in the BEST way! EPISODE LINKS: @lemurscientist on Instagram for the BEST lemur pics around lemur.duke.edu to learn about the Duke Lemur Center Malagasy Conservation Organizations: Finamby MahalianaGERP Ikala STEM ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com NOW WITH MERCH! patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on social media 

We're celebrating World Lemur Day with a special guest in this week's episode! Sara Clark, Director of Communications at the Duke Lemur Center, joins us to talk all things lemur. Find out what makes these creatures equally cute and fascinating, why they're the most endangered group of mammals on Earth, and how you can help conserve them!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ftlonpodcast)

In this episode, I’m chatting with Sam Trull, the Co-founder of The Sloth Institute in Manual Antonia, Costa Rica, and author of Sloth Love. Sam first fell in love with lemurs as a young girl, but after working at the Duke Lemur Center for 12 years and experiencing some life turmoil, she realized that working with animals in captivity was no longer fulfilling. She began traveling and worked in primate conservation around the world. After teaching a primate course and taking a job as a vet tech in Costa Rica, she discovered her absolute love of sloths and knew she needed to find a way to rescue, rehabilitate, and release sloths. Her pursuit led to the founding of The Sloth Institute. Sam and I had a passionate conversation about all of the threats sloths are facing, plus how all of us in the world can help these highly adaptive, super cute critters. If you're liking the show, please hit the follow button and share with someone you think would enjoy this episode. Sharing is the best way to help the show grow! Check out the new Rewildology merch shop! https://rewildology.com/shop/ See full show notes at rewildology.com.Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/RewildologyJoin the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologistsFollow RewildologyInstagram: https://instagram.com/rewildology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewildologyTwitter: https://twitter.com/rewildologyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxNVIeC0km8ZGK_1QPy7-iA

Healthcare Is Hard Enough to Get. If You're A Trans Youth, It's Even Harder Healthcare can be difficult to access for anyone—that's been made clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for transgender youth, the barriers are exponentially higher. A new study from the journal JAMA Pediatrics shows that trans youth don't get the care they need because of a variety of obstacles. Those range from laws that prevent them from advocating for themselves, to stigma from doctors. Joining Ira to talk about this story and other big science news of the week is Sabrina Imbler, science reporting fellow for the New York Times based in New York City. Ira and Sabrina also discuss the massive undertaking of COVID-19 testing in school districts, and the impacts ivermectin misinformation is having on the livestock and veterinary industries.   See A Spotted Lanternfly? Squash It! If you live in Pennsylvania or any of its surrounding environs, you've probably seen a really interesting looking bug in the past few years: the spotted lanternfly. Around this time of year, it's in its nymph stage. But when fully grown, these lanternflies sound a little like the joke—they're black and white and red all over. They've also got spots, as their name suggests. The charming news about how interesting they look is offset by the bad news: They are an invasive species. And they frighten crop farmers because they have a taste for just about anything, and a fondness for grapes, which could have dramatic economic consequences. Many states have a unified stance on what to do if you spy a spotted lanternfly—stomp them out. But is that an effective way to stop their spread? Joining Ira to chat about stomping techniques and lanternfly biology is Julie Urban, associate research professor in entomology at Penn State University, in State College, Pennsylvania.   As Primates Go Extinct, So Do Their Parasites, Upsetting Ecosystems As of 2017, more than half of primate species—that's apes, monkeys, lemurs, and our other relatives—were considered at risk of extinction. While the loss of these animals would be its own ecological crisis, this is causing another wave of die offs: the parasites that live on those primates, many of whom are specially adapted to live on just one species for their entire lives. That includes fungi and viruses, as well as the more grimace-inducing parasites like lice and intestinal worms. Producer Christie Taylor talks to Duke Lemur Center researcher James Herrera, the first author on new research that found if endangered primates do disappear, nearly 200 species of primate parasites might also. They talk about why that loss could have consequences—not just for dwindling primates, but also for us.   The World According To Sound: How Spiders Shake Things Up For Love Amorous arachnids sing to their lovers without making a sound. Instead, they like to shake things up. Spiders aren't powerful enough to vibrate the air, the way actual singing does. Instead, they use the ground. Male spiders send vibrations down their legs, and into whatever they're standing on. Nearby females “hear” the song vibrating up their legs. Humans can't hear these spider songs with our ears, but we can listen to them with the help of a laser doppler vibrometer. This instrument can make non-contact vibration measurements of a surface. It shoots a laser beam at a particular surface, and depending on how much that surface moves, it can then measure the frequency and amplitude of the vibration, based on the Doppler shift of the reflected laser beam. Hear an example of these lovelorn spiders on The World According to Sound, a live audio show, online listening series, and miniature podcast that focuses on sound, not story. Producers Chris Hoff and Sam Harnett create intentional, communal listening experiences as a way to “reclaim autonomy in a visually dominated world that is increasingly fracturing our attention.” The spiders in this piece were recorded by researchers in Damian Elias's lab at UC Berkeley. This recording is part of their next listening series, an immersive listening party where audiences from all over the globe will be invited to experience a world of sound together, beginning in January 2022. You can get a ticket to the series here.  

Nighttime Streetlights Are Stressing Out Urban Insects As insect populations—including bees, moths, and other pollinators—decline worldwide, researchers have established a variety of potential causes, including climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. But now, new findings suggest yet another culprit may be part of the equation: night-time lighting, like street lights in populated areas. A team of entomologists in the United Kingdom looked at populations of moth caterpillars under street lights, compared to populations that lived in darkness all night. In conditions with night-time lighting, they found nearly half as many caterpillars, in some cases. In addition, caterpillars that grew up under street lights were bigger, suggesting that they might be stressed and attempting to rush into metamorphosis earlier than they should. Furthermore, the greatest threat seems to be coming from energy-efficient LED lights, whose bluer wavelengths may be more stressful than the warmer, redder light of older sodium bulbs. The team published their work in the journal Science Advanceslate last month. Guest host Umair Irfan talks to co-author Douglas Boyes about why nighttime lighting might be so bad for insects, and why ditching LED lights isn't actually the best solution.     The Endemic End To The Pandemic Over the past year and a half, we've been talking about the COVID-19 pandemic. But there's another stage of global virus spread to consider as well—the endemic stage. Instead of a sudden cacophony of viral noise, you can think of it as a constant low-level hum, with occasional bleeps.  Viruses such as the coronaviruses responsible for many colds, or the influenza virus, are already endemic worldwide. They're pretty much everywhere, all the time—and sometimes make you ill. But they don't usually threaten to overwhelm health systems the way COVID-19 is currently. Maureen Miller, an infectious disease epidemiologist and medical anthropologist at  Columbia University, joins guest host Umair Irfan to talk about pivoting from pandemic to endemic conditions, and what past outbreaks can teach us for future health decisions.       Charismatic Creature Carnival: Who Rules The Night? We're in week two of our Charismatic Creature Carnival, our celebration of six overlooked or unfairly maligned species that deserve a closer look. Our audience submitted our candidates, but only one will be crowned the very first carnival inductee into the Charismatic Creature Corner Hall of Fame. This week's friendly head-to-head battle is between the opossum and the aye-aye, submitted by listeners who remarked these creatures are cute, though unconventionally so. Defending the opossum is Lisa Walsh, postdoctoral researcher at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, based in Washington, D.C. Squaring up against them to support the aye-aye is Megan McGrath, education programs manager at the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, North Carolina. Find out how to participate in the final creature face-off and check out what you said about the last round between the mantis shrimp and the hellbender salamander!   

Let's take an adventure to the Duke Lemur Center in Durham for our where in the world Wednesday, shall we? On our newest Making Moves episode, Anna Terrell, Digital Marketing Specialist, talks with Liz Warren, Primate Technician at the Duke Lemur Center to learn everything about lemurs. The Duke Lemur Center was founded in 1966 and houses over 200 lemurs from 14 species. Next time you're in Durham, schedule a tour to learn more about the most endangered mammals on Earth and how the Duke Lemur Center is helping to preserve these wonderful animals. Get to know the Duke Lemur Center:Website: https://lemur.duke.edu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelemurcenter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DukeLemurCenterTwitter: https://twitter.com/DukeLemurCenterAddress: 3705 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705Phone: 919.401.7240Email: primate@duke.eduGet to know The Rachel Kendall Team:Website: https://rachelkendall.com/about/team/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRachelKendallTeam/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therachelkendallteam/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rachel-kendall-team/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rkteamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rachelkendallteamPhone: 919.782.4505

My guest for today's season finale is Bob Karp (@BobKarpDR). Bob is a photographer whom I first learned about through his amazing photos of endangered lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center. I assumed Bob had always been a wildlife photographer, but in fact, he has over three decades of photojournalism experience, covering everything from Michael Jordan to 9/11, from Hurricane Sandy to Trump rallies and Black Lives Matter marches. Looking through his photos is like looking through a photo album of America. Bob Karp has been up close and personal with a number of famous faces: Joe Biden, Taylor Swift, Mike Tyson, Bruce Springsteen… but the photos of his that interested me the most (beside the lemurs of course) were the pictures of everyday people in their everyday lives, sometimes in moments of unbridled joy, others in moments of unspeakable sorrow. I wanted to have Bob on the show to talk about the stories behind these photos, about what photography captures but also what it leaves out, and how Bob has seen America unfold and change over the past years. And of course, we talk about the lemurs. Bob Karp's photography:https://www.bobkarpphotography.com https://www.dailyrecord.com/picture-gallery/life/2018/12/21/three-decades-images-daily-record-photojournalist-bob-karp/2391073002/ Book recommendation:Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, by James Agee & Walker Evans

This time on The Children's Hour we're leaping into learning about lemurs with Faye Goodwin, an educator at the Duke Lemur Center. Find out how humans are related to these adorable primates, and discover why they only live in the wild in one place in the world. We'll explore the many species of lemurs, and hear what must happen for lemurs to survive. Plus the kids from the Extinction Diaries highlight how these creatures are incredibly vulnerable for becoming extinct. Duke University Lemur Center. June 4, 2019. Durham, NC This show is mixed with excellent music, and is full of more than you ever knew about lemurs. Leaping Lemurs Playlist titleartistalbumdurationlabel I Like to Move ItLos ColoradosI Like to Move - Single01:362012 Motor Entertainment Lemurs Leaping (feat. Caitlin Anselmo)EcorapperLemurs Leaping03:452020 Palomino Sky Music LLC LemurDan BornemarkLilla Trams04:132010 Dan Bornemark LemursPerpetual GrooveFamiliar Stare - EP00:512016 Perpetual Groove MonkeysAndyRoo and the AndyRooniverseWelcome to the Andyrooniverse03:322019 Yawp Records Have To Have A HabitatBill Oliver, Glen Waldeck & The Otter Space BandHave To Have A Habitat04:002015 Bill Oliver Lemur Seed-Along SongEcorapperLemurs Leaping02:242020 Palomino Sky Music LLC Lemurs PlayingJimmy ManorElephant Stomp00:462020 Jimmy Manor Somaiko Somaino / I Play It, You Play ItJaojobyFeedback Madagascar04:562014 Feedback Madagascar The Lemur SongJudith TullochGrooving to the Beat of the Times03:052005 Cammy Poeme Records All the Wild WondersCoco's LunchA Whole New Way of Getting Dressed03:292002 Coco's Lunch Maintsokely / Little Green (Also a Girl's Name)OladadFeedback Madagascar02:022014 Feedback Madagascar

Anne Yoder is a biologist, researcher, and professor at Duke University. When Anne was in college, a serendipitous visit to the Duke Lemur Center inspired her fascination with lemurs, Madagascar, and all things evolutionary. She would later go on to become the Director of the Duke Lemur Center between 2006 and 2018. On this episode of The Show About Science, Nate and Anne discuss these fascinating creatures and the amazing place they call home. Learn more about Anne's work: http://yoderlab.org/ Learn more about the Duke Lemur Center: https://lemur.duke.edu/ The Show About Science theme song was written by Jeff, Dan and Theresa Brooks. Additional music on this episodes comes from Epidemic Sound. Make sure to check out our website too: https://theshowaboutscience.com

Sara and Erin join the podcast to talk all about Durham's best kept secret. The Duke Lemur Center is doing amazing things in the world of conservation and we discuss its history, future, and residents! @the919podcast Support the podcast on Patreon!

John Buettner-Janusch was one of the first Americans to study lemurs. He held prestigious faculty positions at Yale, Duke and NYU, before surprising everyone with a series of increasingly bizarre crimes.   Peter Kobel's Book is The Strange Case of the Mad Professor You can learn more about lemurs at The Duke Lemur Center, which Peter Klopfer and John Buettner-Janusch founded together. Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for The Accomplice. If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: Away For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/criminal and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout. Betterhelp Get 10% off your first month with discount code CRIMINAL when you fill out a questionnaire at betterhelp.com/criminal Perfect Snacks Get 15% off your online order at perf.bar/criminal Quip Get your first refill pack for free at getquip.com/criminal The Real Real Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL. Simplisafe Protect your home today and get free shipping at SimpliSafe.com/CRIMINAL Squarespace Try Squarespace.com/criminal for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Sun Basket Go to sunbasket.com/criminal to get up to $80 off today! Zola to start your free wedding website wand also get $50 registry on Zola, go to zola.com/criminal

This week, animals! Go inside the largest lemur colony outside of Madagascar to see these feisty, furry primates up close. See how camera traps are keeping an eye on the wild things in our back yards. We dive deep off North Carolina's coast to meet the hungriest invasive species around. Finally we answer the question hours of YouTube can't: Why is that thing so cute!?

This week, animals! Go inside the largest lemur colony outside of Madagascar to see these feisty, furry primates up close. See how camera traps are keeping an eye on the wild things in our back yards. We dive deep off North Carolina's coast to meet the hungriest invasive species around. Finally we answer the question hours of YouTube can't: Why is that thing so cute!?

This week, animals! Go inside the largest lemur colony outside of Madagascar to see these feisty, furry primates up close. See how camera traps are keeping an eye on the wild things in our back yards. We dive deep off North Carolina's coast to meet the hungriest invasive species around. Finally we answer the question hours of YouTube can't: Why is that thing so cute!?

Explore the 264-acre Henderson County home of one of the 20th century's most significant Americans. Discover the world's largest sanctuary for endangered prosimian primates, in Durham's Duke Forest. Meet the sixth generation of Goodwin family weavers, who still work using on 19th century looms.

Researchers at the Duke Lemur Center are studying the primates behavior. The Raleigh Aquarium Society holds an annual fish auction. NATURE profiles animal misfits. Plus NCA&T's Dr. Perpetua Muganda leads an innovative study of an aggressive form of breast cancer.

Duke Lemur Center preserves and protects lemurs, unique primates that are the ancient relatives of monkeys, apes and humans. Lemurs evolved in isolation on Madagascar, but are threatened as the island's human population grows. Researchers study behavior, genomics, physiology and conservation biology in order to preserve the existence of lemurs worldwide.

Duke Lemur Center preserves and protects lemurs, unique primates that are the ancient relatives of monkeys, apes and humans. Lemurs evolved in isolation on Madagascar, but are threatened as the island's human population grows. Researchers study behavior, genomics, physiology and conservation biology in order to preserve the existence of lemurs worldwide.

This week's show profiles the Mid-South Fencing Club in Durham, visits the Duke Lemur Center, explores Pettigrew State Park in Creswell, tours the Burke Manor Inn in Gibsonville and we check out the food and night life at Youseff 242 in Hickory.

Duke Lemur Center Durham, NC Take a tour of the largest collection of lemurs in the world and learn how you can tour the facility. Linbrook Heritage Estate and John Deere Museum Trinity, NC Meet Jerry Neal, owner of this grand estate in Randolph County, and learn how this successful businessman has kept close to his roots. Transylvania Waterfalls in Winter Brevard, NC Join Rick Sullivan as he tours some of North Carolina's most splendid waterfalls in the middle of winter. Mother Earth Brewing Kinston, NC This brewery in the heart of the tobacco belt is rapidly becoming a major player in the craft beer world. Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Winston-Salem, NC Deborah Holt Noel samples the southern cuisine at this intimate metropolitan restaurant in the heart of Winston-Salem.

Winterfest in Blowing Rock Blowing Rock, NC From a polar bear plunge to a chili cook-off, the town of Blowing Rock really knows how to celebrate winter. Bold-faced Liar's Showdown Laurinburg, NC Meet some of the contestants at this unique story-telling event in Laurinburg. Discovery Place: Kids Huntersville, NC This is a great place to take the kids on a cold winter day! South Mountains State Park Connelly Springs, NC Join Derek Long on this visit to our largest state park. Char Restaurant and Bar Boone, NC Bob Garner checks out this popular upscale restaurant in Boone.

NC Jazz Festival Wilmington, NC Get the low-down on this popular three-day event in downtown Wilmington. Gaston County Museum Dallas, NC This excellent museum captures early 20th century life in Gaston County with remarkable displays and memorabilia. Oakwood Cafe Raleigh, NC You wouldn't know it by its name, but this restaurant in historic Oakwood offers authentic Cuban and Argentinian food; don't miss the Tango Thursdays! Medoc Mountain State Park Hollister, NC It lies thirty miles from the nearest town so vistors to this gem of a park can really get away from it all. Wine & Design Raleigh, NC Join Deborah Holt Noel at this wildy popular night out that combines painting lessons and wine!