Research is one of the tools we can use to strive towards a positive change. Monitoring and studying primates, without interfering with their lives, allows us to better understand their needs, limitations, threats and perils. Based on these insights we can then efficiently prepare and develop strategies to evaluate, protect and support them, both in captivity and the wild.
The Research Department at MONA established 3 main objectives over the years:
Monitoring the primates at the centre; supporting care and rehabilitation efforts.
Caregivers tend to be the ones who know these animals the best
but lack the time to observe them throughout the day. While they witness most key moments such as moving between installations
feeding times
veterinary training or treatment
typically the significantly longer time periods in-between these moments are not being monitored. Researchers and students are filling these gaps and can provide important insights. Thanks to the close collaboration of care givers and observers we obtain a much more objective and complete picture of the animals quality of life and activity and can detect issues before they become problems.
Providing opportunities to gain experience and help train the next generation of primatologists. (Research Volunteer
If you experience problems with the form, contact us at: recerca@fundacionmona.org
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