A new lemur species has been discovered in Madagascar, thanks to the efforts of a team of scientists that included SUNY Poly Assistant Professor of Biology Adam McLain.

Mr. McLain, working with colleagues from the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership, and Conservation International, identified a new species of lemur, the 24th new lemur species discovered by scientists at the Henry Doorly Zoo.

This new species is being called Groves’ dwarf lemur, named for the late British-American anthropologist Colin Groves. Groves was the co-discoverer of the hominid species Homo ergaster and author of “Primate Taxonomy,” considered the fundamental book in the field.

“There are many times when people think of SUNY Poly as only a tech school, completely unaware of the amazing breadth of expertise in the sciences,” said William Durgin, SUNY Poly provost. “Dr. McLain’s recent work and the discovery and naming of this new species of lemur is a perfect example of the impressive expertise of our SUNY Poly faculty that makes an impact worldwide.”

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