SpiderMonkeyTales: Online Resources for Teaching Bio Anth

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Online Resources for Teaching Bio Anth

Here's a non-exhaustive list of resources that may helpful in teaching online. If anyone would like labs online primate behavior (using video and live-feeds) or a comparative primate anatomy lab (using e-skeletons), feel free to e-mail me!

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

San Diego Zoo Ape Cam

This is the my favorite primate web cam!
Pros: you may see gibbon-siamang play!
Cons: sometimes primates are out of sight

Houston Zoo Ape Cams

There's both gorilla and chimp cams!
Pros: really high-quality feed!
Cons: sometimes primate are out of sight

Columbus Zoo Bonobo Cam

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

Chimp & See

Contribute to real research!
Pros: good for learning to ID species
Cons: not great for behavioral observations

Living Links Ethogram Design Video

Living Links Behavioral Sampling Video

Dr. Scott Suarez's Five-minuute Behavioral Sampling Video

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

Interactive Google Tour by Sarah Fachnie that explores the pet trade.

Duke Lemur Center Google Expeditions

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

http://eskeletons.org/