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Peter H. Klopfer

Professor Emeritus of Biology
Biology
Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708-0338
050 Bio Sci Bldg, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


mother-infant attachments in mammals and imprinting in birds development and control of aggressive behavior, and its neurobiological mechanisms. causes of species diversity. hibernation in lemurs

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor Emeritus of Biology · 2003 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

In the News


Published March 18, 2025
Hibernating Lemurs Can Turn Back the Clock on Cellular Aging
Published June 24, 2015
Duke Lemur Center educates and entertains
Published October 1, 2014
Duke's lemurs may hold key to deep space travel

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Recent Publications


Neuroethology: Do hibernating primates sleep?

Journal Article Nova Acta Leopoldina · 2013 Cite

Timing of hibernation bouts in eastern dwarf lemurs

Conference AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY · January 1, 2013 Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Yale University · 1958 Ph.D.
University of California, Los Angeles · 1952 B.A.