PolicyTuesday, June 16, 2026Mongabay
Peter Klopfer, the scientist whose civil-rights case helped bring lemurs to Duke
Peter Klopfer's civil rights case in the late 1950s challenged segregation laws, ultimately leading to significant changes in educational and institutional practices that allowed for the establishment of lemur studies at Duke University. This highlights the intersection of civil rights and scientific research, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies in advancing both social justice and scientific knowledge.
