The Fundamentals of Primate Conservation

PBC420

The course is designed to provide students with training in primate behaviour, ecology and conservation. During the course, students will learn the importance of collecting data on the behaviour of free-ranging primates, measuring environmental variables, including assessment of resource availability, measuring population size, and mapping habitats accurately. In the second half of the course, in consultation with the instructor, each student carries out an independent research project. Students on a similar course in the past have investigated such topics as feeding ecology, positional behaviour, and habitat use in the mantled howler monkey, white-faced capuchin and black-handed spider monkey.

Note

CIPBC does not condone the private ownership of primates as pets. Primates require professional, well-managed care. They are susceptible to both transmitting diseases to humans and contracting diseases from humans. People considering private ownership of primates should seek professional advice before making their decision.

This course is scheduled to start in 2009. Please call for further information.