Cristina Valsera | Fundacion Mona

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Sep 22

Course: Primatology, past, present and future

Tags : #primates cursosonline primatologiadecampo

Online course, 4th edition

Worldwide, more than 50% of all non-human primate species are in danger of extinction and many of them have been little studied, so their study and conservation is crucial for their preservation.

This course offers a transversal and multidisciplinary approach to learning about the origins of Primatology, understanding the current moment with its main areas of study and exploring the future challenges of Primatology and primate conservation in the Anthropocene era.

17
Aug 22

Monkeypox: WHO wants to change the name of the disease

Tags : monkeypox verola del mico Viruela del mono

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is asking for suggestions for new names for monkeypox

15
Aug 22

Course: Primates and the Rainforest

Tags : #primates cursosonline primatologiadecampo

Online course, 4th edition

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be in the hot, exuberant rainforest studying monkeys? This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn about the challenges and risks involved in studying primates in tropical rainforests, as well as the skills and competencies and best practices for their study.

01
Aug 22

Introductory course in primate veterinary medicine

Tags : #primates cursoveterinariaprimates veterinaria

Online course, 4th edition

Learn from professionals the skills and competencies of a good primate veterinarian.

Practising veterinary medicine in a developing country has its challenges, difficulties and rewards. Learning to be self-reliant, resourceful, flexible, patient and persevering are qualities we don’t know we have until everyday situations test us.

If you have ever thought of working as a primate veterinarian in some lost corner of the world, this course brings you closer to that world, from the hand and with the experience of a veterinarian who has worked for more than 20 years in great ape recovery centres in Africa and Asia.

24
Jul 22

Primate caregiver course

Tags : #primates cursocuidadorprimates

On-site course, 14th edition.

Learn from professionals the skills and competencies of a good primate caregiver.

Are you interested in getting a closer look at the work of a primate keeper? What tasks do they perform and how can they completely change the animals’ daily lives? In this primate keeper theory course we have compiled the best tips from our more than 20 years of experience, so that you can learn how to improve the welfare and health of the animals in your care.

29
Jun 22

(Español) Primates Nº 44

You can now read Primates Nº 44 the newsletter for MONA’s members and supporters

Click on the image to access the content.

13
Jun 22

Hugo, the new inhabitant of MONA. Another challenge twenty years later.

Fundación MONA has just taken in a new inhabitant. He is Hugo, an adult chimpanzee with psychological problems.

10
Jun 22

Good bye dear Bea

In the spring of 2012, Bea arrived at MONA.
Exactly 10 years later, she said goodbye to us.

23
May 22

Monkeypox – is it caused by monkeys?

Tags : #bushmeat Viruela del mono

More and more cases of monkeypox are being detected in our country.
As a centre specialised in primates (monkeys), we are receiving enquiries from concerned people. Should we be?