Biology, evolution and ecology of behaviour in primates.An introduction to primatology
Primatology is the scientific study of primates, and it is an extremely diverse science on the limit between mammalogy and anthropology, where we can find researchers in academic departments in different disciplines such as anatomy, anthropology, biology, medicine, psychology, veterinary sciences and zoology.Their scope of study ranges from the anatomy of the ancestors of primates to field studies about the behaviour and ecology of current species.
Duration: 25 hours
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Ethology, cognition and conservation of primates.An advanced vision of primatology
Primatology is focused as much on the social behaviour and cognitive abilities of these species as it is on the challenges for their conservation.It explore the social structures, reproduction strategies and intelligence of primates, as well as the threats resulting for the destruction of their habitat and illegal hunting.In addition, primatology investigates different conservation strategies, in situ and ex situ, for protecting these species and their ecosystems.
Duration: 25 hours
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Behaviour, cognition and well-being of animals in human care
The course “Behaviour, cognition and well-being of animals in human care” is designed to give participants a deep and up-to-date understanding of the factors that influence animal well-being in controlled environments such as zoos, rehabilitation centres and shelters.Over four intensive days, the course will look at key themes such as applied ethology, animal cognition, personality and emotions, all of them inter-related with the well-being and quality of life of animals in human care.The course adopts an integrating and practical approach, combining theory with applied examples of enrichment actions, behaviour assessment and strategies for improving the mental and emotional health of animals.Participants will learn to identify and apply scientific tools to evaluate and improve well-being, taking into
account the cognitive and emotional particularities and personality of each species.
Duration: 25 hours
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