primatology
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Primatology is the scientific study of primates—the group of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans—often conducted by observing their behavior and social interactions in captivity or in the wild. It matters because studying primates helps us understand animal behavior, evolution, and cognition, while also informing conservation efforts for endangered primate species.
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- 21st century "primatologies"
- History
- Early roots in the West
- Racism in primate research
- Establishing primatology in Japan
- Establishing primatology in Europe and North America
- Lab research
- Field research
- Women in primatology
- The evolution of primatology
- Notable primatologists
- Academic resources
- Societies
- Journals
- See also
- References
- Key Sources
- External links
thumb|A scientist observes a captive tufted capuchin (monkey), who has turned her face away from the researcher.
Primatology is the scientific study of primates. Unlike branches of zoology focused on specific animal groups (such as ornithology, the study of birds), primatology – and the primate order — includes both human and nonhuman animals. Thus, the field entails significant overlap with anthropology, the study of humans, and related sciences.