Duke Lemur Center's video: Herschel a black and white ruffed lemur scent-marks his territory

Herschel may look like he’s enjoying a lazy June morning, but he’s actually being very productive! Lemurs communicate by scent-marking, rubbing their scent glands on trees, shrubs, and other surfaces – including these steps leading down into Natural Habitat Enclosure ! Herschel is a critically endangered black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata). He has scent glands on his chin, chest, and neck, which is why he’s slithering down the stairs – probably marking the boundaries of his territory. Big thanks to DLC intern Will Goodwin for the great video and caption, and to DLC volunteer Bob Karp for the video thumbnail image! Learn more about the Duke Lemur Center's ruffed lemurs here: https://lemur.duke.edu/…/meet-the…/black-white-ruffed-lemur/.