Primatology

Excellent photographs and descriptions of East African primates in the wild. Includes sample vocalizations for users with audio capabilities.

Part of the UC Irvine Human Brain Project . Features low-resolution digital atlases of human and rhesus monkey brains cut in three standard planes. High-resolution images will be available soon as part of the project's goal to provide the most comprehensive and thorough information on primate brain anatomy.

The on-line version of "Bonobo sex and society: The behavior of a close relative challenges assumptions about male supremacy in human evolution" written by Frans B. M. de Waal. Originally published in Scientific American, in March of 1995.

Information about the CRPRC at U.C. Davis, including resources and research opportunities available at the center in addition to information on initiating and conducting primate research.

Black and white images of many mammalian brains, arranged by Order. Featured primate brains include chimpanzee, gorilla, human, many Old and New World monkeys, and several prosimians. Includes brain sections, and information on brain evolution.

Features information on gorillas, from habitat and distribution to reproduction and the care of offspring. Sponsored by the Busch Gardens Conservation Information Department.

The mother of all primate resources on the WWW. Contains a multitude of links to many topics of interest to primatologists and other biological anthropologists. An excellent starting point for information on all types of primates.

Information on the Yerkes Primate Research Center at Emory University, including scientific programs, student resources, and a newsroom featuring new developments at the center.

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