Open Directory - Science: Biology: Zoology: Chordates: Mammalogy: Primatology
See also: - Live streaming video of and information about the orangutans and siamangs at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California. - Images, audio, links and data about wild monkeys and apes studied by primatologist Dr. M.K. Holder in East Africa. - Data on scientific primatology, research, conservation efforts, teaching aids and the society's book series. - Searchable database of stereotactic images of the primate brain for use as templates. - This society aims to advance the study of primatology, both academic and applied, and promote ethical and responsible use of primates in scientific research. - Research focuses on baboons of the Cape Peninsula and surrounding areas and encompasses various aspects of baboon biology, including ecology, behaviour, genetics and evolution. - A comprehensive review of the scientific literature questioning whether humans are natural frugivores, vegetarians, omnivores or carnivores. - Advanced and specialised training courses for scientists, students, animal caretakers and other staff involved in primate research. - A comprehensive list of links relating to many aspects of the biology and conservation of primates. Also literary resource links. - Conducts research on prosimian biology, conservation and evolution. Offers data on lemurs, lorises, pottos and bushbabies. - Showcases general information, research, photograph gallery, publications and news. Based in Göttingen. - Offers an introduction to the natural history of gibbons, review of systematics and singing behavior, images, articles and news. - North America's largest research center dedicated to studying comparative cultures and the cognitive and communication abilities of bonobos, orangutans, gorillas and other primates. - Well illustrated on-line study guide for the human biology course at Georgia Perimeter College, with study questions. - A research project led by seven European institutions in primatology and molecular biology aiming to establish a phylogenetic collection of primate tissues and derivatives. - News, database, research group, images and statistics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. - Quarterly publication about nonhuman primates for scientists who use these animals in their research. Archived issues from 1983. - Biomedical research unit affiliated with Harvard University. Data about research and education activities. - Conducts basic and applied biomedical research with nonhuman primates. Research data and education programs. - Provide nonhuman primate resources for scientific programs. Includes information on the Center, research undertaken, how the animals are cared for and the research services provided. - Digital cytoarchitectural atlas based on high-resolution images of serial sections of primate brains. - Includes data on the International Primatological Society, fact sheets, publications, news and media resources and career opportunities in primatology. - Kyoto University's primate resources that include general information and photographs. Based in Japan. - Promotes research of primate biology, conservation and management. Provides thorough coverage of the society's work. - Research projects and their results in primatology and anthropology by Dr. Olav Roehrer-Ertl in Munich, Germany. - A weblog run by primatologists, overviewing current news, books, videos and other media. - Article by Milton R Mills examining whether man is an omnivore - A critique of two books on the language ability of non-human primates: “Apes, Language and Human Mind” by Savage-Rumbaugh and others, and “Being there: putting mind, world and body together again” by Andy Clarke. [PDF] - Conducts medical research using primates at Tulane University in Louisiana. Offers data about the facilities. - Research in this National Park in Uganda centers on the ecological relationship of the mountain gorillas and the chimpanzees. - Comprehensive site that covers aspects of evolution, morphology, ecology, social behavior, communication, conservation and taxonomy. - Provides information about the project and includes newsletters, research and links. - Center for biomedical and behavioral research with non-human primates at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
