18. The Northern Giant Mouse Lemur

Come with us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast, where we have returned to Madagascar and look into the world of nocturnal lemurs, specifically that of the Northern Giant Mouse Lemur. Present on the episode to share his knowledge and insight into this lesser-known lemur species is Dr. Daniel Hending.

Dan discusses the nuances and niche of this adaptable lemur species and informs us on their threats as well as his experiences in trying to find these awesome creatures in the dead of night.

The episode advances into discussing aspects of Dan's career including his first journey to the 'eight continent', how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the research of biologists in the field and his desire to observe all 100+ species of lemur in the wild, with a commendable tally of 50 already.

Tune in to this episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast now!