Introduction to pioneers in primatology
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23268
Abstract: As a relatively young discipline, primatology is lucky to still have many of its pioneering researchers active in the field. At the 2019 American Society of Primatology meeting, I convened the inaugural Pioneers in Primatology… read more here.
Keywords: primatology introduction; introduction pioneers; pioneers primatology; primatology ... See more keywords
Nonhuman primates at the intersection of aging biology, chronic disease, and health: An introduction to the American journal of primatology special issue on aging, cognitive decline, and neuropathology in nonhuman primates.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23309
Abstract: Aging across the Primate Order is poorly understood because ages of individuals are often unknown, there is a dearth of aged animals available for study, and because aging is best characterized by longitudinal studies which… read more here.
Keywords: american journal; primate; biology; nonhuman primates ... See more keywords
Primatology in zoos: Studying behavior, cognition, and welfare.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23385
Abstract: Primatological research in zoos is increasing globally. Such research allows scientists to study primate biology, behavior, and cognition while helping to advance the welfare of captive primates. Moreover, zoos welcome millions of visitors annually, which… read more here.
Keywords: behavior cognition; welfare; special issue; primatology ... See more keywords
Primatology and one health: Two disciplines destined to come together
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23391
Abstract: In 1999, Janette Wallis and Rick Lee (1999) published a paper titled “Primate Conservation: The Prevention of DiseaseTransmission.” This paper would become very influential to many of us interested in the interface of primates, humans,… read more here.
Keywords: ecology; health; conservation; one health ... See more keywords
Zoo studies in primate physiology, health, and welfare
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23476
Abstract: Researchers have been studying primates in zoos for more than half a century. There are numerous benefits to conducting research with zoo collections, such as access to a variety of species, ease of sample collection,… read more here.
Keywords: zoo; physiology; research; primatology ... See more keywords
Charles T. Snowdon (Chuck) 1941–2023
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23479
Abstract: In remembrance of Charles T. Snowdon (Chuck), 1941–2023, world renown Primatologist and member of ASP. read more here.
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Time for action: Introduction to the special issue on conservation education in monkeys and strepsirrhines
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23480
Abstract: Primates and their habitat are under threat like never before. Since 2010 and the publication of the American Journal of Primatology (AJP's) most recent full, special issue on primate conservation education programs (PCEPs), many threats… read more here.
Keywords: conservation education; conservation; special issue; primatology ... See more keywords
An overdue catalyst: Limitations imposed by COVID‐19 improved capacity building in community‐led environmental education in Madagascar
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23497
Abstract: The COVID‐19 pandemic caused by the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus brought many primatology research programs and conservation efforts to a halt. After Madagascar closed its borders during March 2020, many on‐site international project leaders and researchers returned… read more here.
Keywords: community led; education; led environmental; primatology ... See more keywords
The promise of primatology fulfilled?
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DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.23620
Abstract: In 1972, Sherwood Washburn, one of the forerunners of biological anthropology, gave an invited address during the 4th Congress of the International Primatological Society in Portland, Oregon, in which he expounded his vision for the… read more here.
Keywords: anthropology; washburn; field; promise primatology ... See more keywords
Primatology at the 2023 annual meeting of the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology.
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DOI: 10.1002/evan.21983
Abstract: Alexandra Kralich (U. Pennsylvania) investigated whether body size in orangutans is binary or a spectrum by comparing the body size of unflanged males to flanged males and females. Orangutans are considered highly sexually dimorphic; adult… read more here.
Keywords: development; unflanged males; sex; size ... See more keywords
Mental health and well-being in primatology: Breaking the taboos.
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DOI: 10.1002/evan.21984
Abstract: We hope to raise awareness of mental health and well‐being among primatologists. With this aim in mind, we organized a workshop on mental health as part of the main program of the Winter meeting of… read more here.
Keywords: primatology breaking; health well; mental health; primatology ... See more keywords