Module Information

Primatology is a scientific discipline researching non-human primates such as apes and monkeys. Primates play vital roles in ecosystem maintenance and functioning and being our closest relatives, they provide valuable scientific insights into human evolution, biology and behaviour. Today, many of the world’s primate species face the threat of extinction and almost all populations are declining. In this module we will begin by concentrating on fundamental aspects of primatology such as evolution, ecology and behaviour. From there we will move to how primates are studied and become familiar with specific primatological research methods. In the second part of the module, we will focus on global primate conservation issues and learn about the threats primates face and conservation strategies employed to protect them. As many primate species can be considered keystone-, umbrella-, and/or flagship species, primate conservation plays an important role in combatting global biodiversity loss.

To gain a deeper understanding of the field of primatology.