Scientific Names
Cheirogaleus medius
What is the fat-tailed dwarf lemur?
This lemur was named by DLC volunteers-turned-donors Marsha, Cindy, Donna, Freda, and Leslie.
Who is Spock?
Rolfe, Karl, Schroeder
What are Austrian names?
Miaro, meaning this, is the name of one of the Duke Lemur Center's animal care buildings.
What is "protect"?
This lemur is the mother of Eustace, Wenceslaus the Idle, and Aurelius.
Who is Rodelinda?
Daubentonia robusta
What is the giant aye-aye?
The donor who chose Radama the Great's name also donated the money to construct this building.
What is the Bourrel Center?
Spitzer, Kitt, Ripley.
What are space names?
Mangamaso, meaning this, is a very fitting name for the lemur who bears it.
What is "blue eyes"?
This lemur is the father of Thea, Jones, and Narcissa.
Who is Randy?
Propithecus diadema
What is the diademed sifaka?
This lemur's naming donation was partly due to Ethan "saving the donor's life" when she tripped in the gift shop.
Who is Leonor?
Kea, Francolin, Smew
What are bird names?
Afo, meaning this, is a suitable name for this lemur.
What is "fire"?
This lemur is the mother of Kalani, Mae, and Judith.
Who is Pandora?
Allocebus trichotis
What is the hairy-eared dwarf lemur?
This lemur's literary name was chosen by a donor with a love of children's literature, much to the keepers' chagrin.
Who is Mr. Popper?
Felix, Terence, Antonia.
What are Ancient Roman names?
Lanitra, meaning this, is currently the youngest blue-eyed black lemur at the DLC.
What is "sky"?
This lemur is the mother of Phoenix Chicken, Java Chicken, and Vorwerk Chicken.
Who is Raven?
Hapalemur aureus
What is the golden bamboo lemur?
These blue-eyed sisters were named by the same donor in back-to-back years.
Who are Mitsiky and Zava?
What are soda names?
Ranomasina, whose name means this, is often known by the nickname Rani.
What is "sea" or "ocean"?
This lemur is the full brother of Conrad, Adelaide, and Charlemagne.
Who is Ferdinand?