Primatology

Primatology is the scientific study of primates, encompassing both human and nonhuman animals, and overlapping with anthropology and related sciences. The…

Overview

Primatology is the scientific study of primates, encompassing both human and nonhuman animals, and overlapping with anthropology and related sciences. The field involves a broad range of scientists from different disciplines, including behavioral ecologists, sociobiologists, anthropologists, and comparative psychologists. By studying primates, researchers can gain insights into human evolution, behavior, and cognition.