The world’s largest population of lemurs outside of Madagascar live in North Carolina

Updated on May 14, 2024April 5, 2023

Lemurs are small primates that are native to Madagascar and are one of Earth’s most endangered mammals.

The world’s largest population of lemurs outside of Madagascar live at the Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina.

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