Established in 1966, the Duke Lemur Center is a world leader in the study, care, and protection of lemurs—Earth’s most threatened group of mammals.

In this new video, we’ve partnered with CYLNDR Studios to explore a fresh way to tell our story. By responsibly using AI tools, we were able to create visuals that help people see and feel the wonder of lemurs—and the urgent need to protect them.

We’re excited to share this piece as a conversation starter, an invitation for support, and a reminder of what’s at stake.

Thank you to CYLNDR Studios and LTX Labs for making this possible!

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Background

"Closer Than You Think" was created by a team of creatives at CYLNDR Studios, a Los Angeles-based video production company, as part of the DLC's ongoing effort to share the story of lemurs and inspire support for their future. Using AI tools and materials provided by the DLC, the result is a bit of fantasy, a blend of real and not, that helps us visualize moments and connections that would otherwise be impossible to capture.

We're grateful to the teams at CYLNDR and LTX Labs for donating their time and talent to bringing lemurs, and the people working to protect them, to life in a whole new way.

Visit https://lemur.duke.edu to learn more about the Duke Lemur Center's history and mission, devotion to biodiversity conservation, and commitment to non-invasive research that prioritizes the wellbeing of each individual and the conservation of species while also facilitating scientific advancement. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.

Non-invasive Research: https://lemur.duke.edu/discover
Madagascar Conservation: https://lemur.duke.edu/protect
Support Us: https://lemur.duke.edu/donate