Everything You Need to Know About Lemurs and Hugging a Walrus
Episode 32 of the Let's Pause podcast, hosted by Mark & Jeff, titled "Everything You Need to Know About Lemurs and Hugging a Walrus" was published on January 15, 2023 and runs 48 minutes.
January 15, 2023 ·48m · Let's Pause
Summary
What would you do if a 2000 lbs walrus gave you a hug? More importantly, why are there 240 lemurs living in a Durham, NC forest? Our guest on this episode is Greg Dye, the Executive Director of the Duke Lemur Center, the world's largest concentration of endangered lemurs (outside of their native Madagascar). This amazing habitat and rehabilitation center was home to the beloved Jovian (Zaboo) from the kid classic, Zaboomafoo. Join us as Greg reveals what it takes to run a world-class primate ...
Episode Description
What would you do if a 2000 lbs walrus gave you a hug? More importantly, why are there 240 lemurs living in a Durham, NC forest? Our guest on this episode is Greg Dye, the Executive Director of the Duke Lemur Center, the world's largest concentration of endangered lemurs (outside of their native Madagascar). This amazing habitat and rehabilitation center was home to the beloved Jovian (Zaboo) from the kid classic, Zaboomafoo. Join us as Greg reveals what it takes to run a world-class primate facility. From Sea World marine mammal trainer to primate behaviorist and leader in endangered species conservation - Greg walks us through the world of lemurs like no one else can. Learn what you can do to help save one of THE MOST ENDANGERED mammals on the planet....and what to do if you find your self cornered by a walrus!
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