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Primates
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "Original" Great Ape Discovered 
 News article about how scientists working near Barcelona "have unearthed remains of a primate that could have been ancestral not only to humans but to all great apes, including chimps and gorillas. ... They have assigned it to an entirely new genus and species: Pierolapithecus catalaunicus." Also notes that not all scientists are convinced by the conclusions drawn by the Spanish researchers. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4014351.stm Topics: Animals, Geology, Mammals, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 9, 2009 The Arunachal Macaque
Three articles related to the 2004 discovery of a new primate species called the Arunachal macaque (or Macaca munzala). The website includes reports from an on-going "long-term project to explore its demography, behavioural ecology and conservation status in the Tawang and West Kameng districts of western Arunachal Pradesh." From the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) of India. http://ncf-india.org/projectpublications.php?class=theme&type=ecology&project=The+Arunachal+macaque Topics: History, Mammals, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 1, 2009 A Brief History of Animals in Space
This article lists highlights of the history of animals involved in space flight, mostly monkeys, mice, and dogs. Describes early attempts with animals in space flight, the first chimpanzee in space (Ham), the expansion of species in space (such as an Apollo flight that recorded spiders' attempts to spin webs in space), and other notable history. Includes links to related articles. From the NASA History Division. http://history.nasa.gov/animals.html Topics: Astronomy, Mammals Last updated Jan 21, 2008 California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC)
Description of the activities of this facility at the University of California at Davis dedicated to "biomedical research on significant human health-related problems in which nonhuman primates are the models of choice." In addition to details about research units for specific diseases, the site provides a brochure, a FAQ, and other material about the role of primates in biomedical research and the welfare and treatment of laboratory animals, and alternatives to animal testing. http://www.cnprc.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Health, Mammals Last updated Dec 6, 2006 The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI)
Presents the activities of this organization (located at Central Washington University) that provides sanctuary for chimpanzees, researches the communication and behavior of chimpanzees, and offers educational outreach for humans. Provides a FAQ discussing conservation, chimpanzees and the law, chimpanzees and HIV/AIDS, and other topics. Offers sample materials for elementary and middle school students (full curriculum must be purchased), a list of publications, and links. http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/ Topics: Education, Mammals Last updated Jun 7, 2007 The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
The website for this organization "dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitat in Africa" features background information about mountain gorillas, images of gorillas, updates on research and conservation efforts, biographical information about founder Dian Fossey (1932-1985), and activities for children. http://www.gorillafund.org Topics: Mammals Last updated Dec 1, 2005 Duke Lemur Center
The animals here "consist exclusively of prosimian primates. These are the primates that evolved before monkeys and apes." The site introduces "the lemurs of Madagascar, the lorises of Asia and the galagos (bushbabies) of Africa," with information about feeding, reproduction, habitat/conservation, socialization, and research. The center is "the world's largest sanctuary for rare and endangered prosimian primates" and is part of Duke University. http://lemur.duke.edu/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Gibbon Conservation Center (GCC)
Website for this California organization established "for the study, propagation, conservation and betterment of the highly endangered small ape, the gibbon, and for the education of the public about the plight of this fascinating primate." Provides a fact sheet about gibbons, with photos, and selected newsletters and other publications from the center. The site notes that "[g]ibbons are excellent brachiators (arm-swingers), and this is one reason they make popular zoo exhibits." http://www.gibboncenter.org/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Sep 8, 2008 The Gorilla Foundation
This site, dedicated to Koko the signing gorilla, includes general information on gorillas, links to other primate sites, videos of Koko and her friends, a children's section with photographs of Koko as a baby, and the first chapters of Francine Patterson's book about how Koko was taught to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The Gorilla Foundation studies interspecies communication and works to save gorillas from extinction. http://www.koko.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Languages, Mammals, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 19, 2004 Great Apes & Other Primates: Gorillas
Fact sheet about gorillas. Topics include species and subspecies (currently four, but "some primatologists list one additional subspecies of mountain gorilla"), physical description, geographic distribution, habitat, diet, reproduction, behavior, social structure, communication, and threats to survival. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Primates/Facts/FactSheets/Gorillas/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Aug 11, 2008 Lemur Is First Known Hibernating Primate, Study Says
News article about a 2004 study that finds that "the small, nocturnal lemur known as the fat-tailed dwarf lemur has been revealed as the first known tropical mammal to spend long periods in hibernation." From the National Geographic Society. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/0623_040623_lemurs.html Topics: Mammals Last updated Jun 28, 2004 Living Links
"Comparisons of the social life, ecology, cognition, neurology, and molecular genetics of apes and humans." The program's goals are "1) to reconstruct human evolution, 2) pinpoint the differences and similarities between humans and apes, and 3) educate the public about apes, and promote their well-being and conservation." The site covers the great apes (bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans) and capuchin monkeys, with vocalizations of chimps and bonobos. Taxonomy shows the primate family tree. There are videos and interviews, articles and a bibliography of print resources in the Library , and related Links . From the Living Links Center of Emory University. http://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS/ Topics: Mammals, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Apr 10, 2001 Mammals: Chimpanzee
Background about chimpanzees, including basic data, a description of chimp behavior and characteristics that distinguish them from other primates, and fun facts such as that "chimps and humans share 98 percent of their genes." Provides photos, glossary links, sound clip, and links to related material. From the San Diego Zoo. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-chimpanzee.html Topics: Mammals Last updated Jan 24, 2008 Monkey on Your Back
Collection of historical photographs that "artfully reveals myriad monkey signs across a range of photographic practices while also providing a thought provoking and occasionally alarming entry point for thinking about how monkeys rest, cling, tickle, tease, enlighten and clutch to our senses." Includes Ansel Adams' photos of monkeys in university laboratories, and photos of performing monkeys, a lemur, and a marmoset. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/monkeys/ Topics: Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Orangutan Conservancy
Website of an organization "dedicated to the conservation of orangutans and their rainforest home." It shares facts about the orangutan and its endangered habitat, its potential extinction, and projects to protect them. http://www.orangutan.net/ Topics: Animals, Mammals Last updated Jul 13, 2008 Primate Handedness and Brain Lateralization Research
Explores the relationship of right and left handedness with brain lateralization. Also contains a list of famous "left-handers" (available in English and French), facts about African primates, photographs, and more. http://www.indiana.edu/~primate/index.html Topics: Mammals, Science Last updated Jul 26, 2004 Primate Info Net (PIN)
This site provides "original content and links to resources about nonhuman primates in research, education and conservation." Includes a searchable bibliography (1940 to present), a section on marmosets, audio of primates, images of artwork and illustrations of primates, information on keeping primates as pets, and more. From the Wisconsin Primate Research Center (WPRC) Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://pin.primate.wisc.edu/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Sep 18, 2008 PrimateLit Database
"The PrimateLit database provides bibliographic access to the scientific literature on nonhuman primates for the research and educational communities. Coverage of the database spans 1940 to present and includes all publication categories (articles, books, abstracts, technical reports, dissertations, book chapters, etc.) and many subject areas (behavior, colony management, ecology, reproduction, field studies, disease models, veterinary science, psychology, physiology, pharmacology, evolution, taxonomy, developmental and molecular biology, genetics and zoogeography)." Searchable and browsable. http://primatelit.library.wisc.edu/ Topics: Mammals, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Mar 25, 2003 |
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