Several species of nonhuman primates are essential animal models in biomedical research. However, the proportion of non-human primates used in research is minimal, only accounting for 0.08-0.2% of all animals depending on location.
Those working with non-human primates should receive proper training in the natural history of the species, how to recognize species-typical & -atypical behaviors, and appropriate methods for interacting with the animals in their care. This opens in a new window. Group housing is generally preferable such as in runs, pens, corncribs, or compounds
The American Society of Primatologists (ASP), has created a welfare page on their website . Scientific research related to animal welfare focuses on defining welfare, evaluating environmental enrichment methods, facilitating social housing and on animal training techniques.
We are presently facing a potential extinction crisis for the order Primates (and many other life forms). In this course we will learn about threats to primate conservation globally. We will be using the, “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates 2018-2020” by Schwitzer et al.
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In the first module, I will introduce myself and begin defining the Order Primates. Many people have a ‘love’ of ‘monkeys’ without really understanding how incredibly diverse our Order is! This module starts with a definition of primates and then shows where the current radiation of primates still live.
This module will begin by introducing the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), the IUCN RedList, and how species are designated in threat categories. We will also discuss different types of threats to primates globally.
In this module, we will focus on the Top 25 Most Endangered Primates list. We will go region to region to learn about the primates and the threats they face toward the possibility of extinction.
This module will address conservation organizations in multiple contexts. We will learn about 'in situ' and 'ex situ' conservation methodology. Finally, we will look at a number of conservation organizations and think about ways that the public can get involved.