What do primatologists do? : fieldwork in Borneo

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Zeller, Anne, 1947-

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As an introduction for those interested in primatology and field work research, Dr. Anne Zeller discusses her 5-month field work experience in Borneo studying cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicular...

As an introduction for those interested in primatology and field work research, Dr. Anne Zeller discusses her 5-month field work experience in Borneo studying cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis). She stayed at the orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) rehabilitation center run by Dr. Birute Galdikas. Dr. Zeller discusses the conditions of living in the jungle, dress and equipment required for exploration in the Bornean jungle, and some of the hazards of field work. Slides in this video piece show cynomolgus macaques grooming, feeding on rice, aggression between adult male and juveniles, and threat between cynomolgus and orangutans. Orangutan slides include nesting, parenting, imitative behavior, play, climbing, sexual behavior, use of stick to ward off a wild pig, use of sign language, interaction with humans, playing in water, play with a young Macaca nemestrina, and feeding. There are also short video segments showing an adult male eating sugar cane, and play between an infant and mother.

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