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Jan 6, 20221 min read
New paper!
Wit collaborators, a discussion on the role of culture in developing effective conservation policy. See more here!
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Jan 1, 20221 min read
New paper! Chimpanzees and cattle
Caroline Fryns summarises here the interactions of chimpanzees and cattle in western Tanzania. Well done to all!
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Dec 11, 20211 min read
Representing!
Fantastic job by Joyce Mkola - 2021 GMERC Primate Intern - at the recent TAWIRI Scientific Conference, presenting on her work on Issa...
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Nov 4, 20211 min read
Turnover at the top!
In October we wished safari njema to Frauke Olthoff (left photo, 2nd from left). Frauke was our lead chimpanzee researcher and project...
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Oct 19, 20211 min read
New paper!
Anne-Sophie Crunchant's work on Issa chimpanzee calling behaviour, out in PeerJ! Read it here! !
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Sep 15, 20211 min read
New blog entry!
Read Gal Badihi's description HERE of Kasolya and Corona (below) and their 'babysitting' tendencies!
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Aug 23, 20211 min read
New paper!
See a new paper out this week in Am J Primatology led by Chris Barratt and colleagues on where chimpanzees found refuge over the last...
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Aug 6, 20210 min read
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Aug 5, 20211 min read
Hunting season begins
There was a scramble, then a snatch, then a celebration (of sorts). Here, Bingwa toys with the spoils of a day-old capture (galago -...
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Aug 5, 20211 min read
Karibu the newest Issa community member!
Last week KovuJicho was observed with a new infant (name to be announced soon). Welcome to the family, mtoto mpya (photo: F. Olthoff)!
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