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| Screenshot of San Diego Ape Cam |
PRIMATE BEHAVIOR AND CONSERVATION
Callicam
- Virtually watch marmosets at the WNPRC!
- Pros: associated ethograms and exercises
- Cons: this one runs into the most issues with browser plug-in issues
- This is the my favorite primate web cam!
- Pros: you may see gibbon-siamang play!
- Cons: sometimes primates are out of sight
- There's both gorilla and chimp cams!
- Pros: really high-quality feed!
- Cons: sometimes primate are out of sight
- This is my new favorite, because I studied these bonobos!
- Pros: Good chance of seeing my favorite bonobo friends!
- Cons: Both indoor exhibits aren't always viewable
- Contribute to real research!
- Pros: good for learning to ID species
- Cons: not great for behavioral observations
NOTE: For live feed labs/projects, remind students that finding animals/animals being out of sight is one of the biggest challenges with studying wild primates too!
Javan Slow Lorises and the Pet Trade
Javan Slow Lorises and the Pet Trade
- Interactive Google Tour by Sarah Fachnie that explores the pet trade.
- Interactive Google Expedition by Raymond Vagell that explores the Duke Lemur Center and lemur vision. It can be viewed on your computer, or in 3D with a virtual reality headset!
COMPARATIVE SKELETAL ANATOMY
- Useful for primate comparative anatomy!
- Huge comparative anatomy library!
PODCASTS
OTHER RESOURCES
- gateway to online citizen science projects that can be used for labs!
- gateway to online biology labs!
- lots of virtual fun, and educator guides available!
- lots of paleo video and interviews!
