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lmarechal.bsky.social @lmarechal.bsky.social · 7d

Primatologist participants needed for online study on face perception in primates! All species welcome (esp. macaque sp.). 30min questionnaire, info below. Link unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u5RNZB3...
Thank you! #primate @ourprimatepast.bsky.social @primatology.net @ips-primatenews.bsky.social

We are running an online study investigating 'perception of human and non-human primate faces'. The research is being run by researchers in Lincoln, UK, UC Davis, USA and UNSW, Australia.
We are looking for primatologist participants, including students and research assistants (+18 years old, fluent in English, experience with any non-human primate species but particularly macaque species, no face blindness) who can recognise and differentiate individual non-human primates they have worked with by their physical features including faces (this could be either with live non-human primates, through a video, or photos). The study uses validated human face images from established tests of face recognition. We have also added some images of non-human primates using the same methods.

You will be given an Amazon voucher for the equivalent of £10 GBP to compensate you for taking part. The study will take around 30 minutes to complete.

The research has been given ethical agreement from the University of Lincoln Ethics Committee [ref 19037].

👉Please click the link to take part https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u5RNZB3wHi8

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us:
Laetitia Marechal: lmarechal@lincoln.ac.uk
Thank you very much for your time and your valuable participation!
With gratitude,
Laetitia Marechal
On behalf of the Research Team

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

We will miss Augustin Basabose dearly and we are extremely grateful for all that he has done for others and our fellow primates.

ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

He was awarded the national ‘Prix Patriote en Or, Diplôme de Mérite’ (‘Golden patriot’) in 2024, a great honour and a well deserved recognition of all his efforts in promoting a culture of excellence and his imparting knowledge and passion onto others, especially in his home country of DRC.

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

His smile, his good energy and his commitment and passion for community-based conservation and primate research were contagious and inspiring, surely leaving behind an indelible legacy.

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

helping us select globally outstanding young career primatologists to attend our Pre-congress Training Program (PCTP) and IPS congresses.
Augustin was an inspiring mentor to many, a wonderful colleague, collaborator and human being.

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

local communities and cultivating a new generation of Congolese primatologists. He was also a committed member of the IPS conservation committee since 2018

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

In the years to follow, he dedicated much of his time to teaching at several institutions in eastern DRC where he founded Primate Expertise in 2013. This NGO dedicated to primate conservation focuses on education, research, and outreach initiatives, working closely with

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

His passing represents a profound loss for primate and community-based conservation in the (DRC) and for Africa and beyond. Augustin obtained a PhD from Kyoto University under the supervision of Prof. Juichi Yamagiwa in 2005 studying sympatric chimpanzees & Grauer’s gorillas in the Kahuzi-Biega NP

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Aug 21

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the loss of a friend, colleague, mentor and leader in primate conservation, Prof. Augustin Basabose. We wish to extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to his family and to all who ever had the privilege and chance to know him.

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Nicola Koyama @nicolakoyama.bsky.social · Jul 16

A great opportunity for in-country community-based primate conservationists to share experiences and challenges in our online Panel Discussion (30 Aug '25). Send in your expression of interest by 10 Aug!
@lemurnetwork.bsky.social @neoprego.org
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primatesocietygb.bsky.social @primatesocietygb.bsky.social · Jul 15

We are looking for panelists! 🦧 If you are working in community-based conservation, (or know someone who is) apply to speak on our panel at PSGB's 2025 Field Skills Workshop. See 🧵 and video: youtube.com/shorts/YBJLr...

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Andreu Sánchez Megías @sanchezmegias.bsky.social · Jul 24

I talked about chimps, ants, tools and revisits at #IPS2025 #IPSMadagascar

Happy to be surrounded by so many amazing researchers and conservationists! 🐒🇲🇬

@ips-primatenews.bsky.social @psicologiaub.bsky.social @janegoodallespana.bsky.social

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Cat Hobaiter @nakedprimate.bsky.social · Aug 1

It’s Friday night (somewhere) so settle in for a 🧵that combines fermented fruit, scrumping monkeys, etymology, Larson cartoons, & Gothic art to tackle the enduring mystery of why humans are so astoundingly good at metabolising alcohol!

or read our new 🧪 paper ;)
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...

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Alt: Bill Murray raises a glass of whisky

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Cat Hobaiter @nakedprimate.bsky.social · Jul 2

📣 Join the K/Creative Ape Team 🤓 2 PhDs on Creativity in Wild Chimpanzees & Bonobos; w myself & the v awesome @kathelijnekoops.bsky.social

@snf-fns.ch Uni Zurich @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @efp2026.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social @primatesocietygb.bsky.social @primbehavecol.bsky.social 🐵🧪

two 4-year PhD positions in the Ape Behaviour & Ecology Group of the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Zurich, and the Wild Minds Lab of the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, to study wild chimpanzees and bonobos.
The PhD candidates will work within the Creative Ape Project. The overall goal of the project is to enhance our understanding of the evolution of creativity, and to shed light on whether humans are a uniquely 'creative ape'. To do so we will apply a comparative approach, quantifying the creative capacities of wild non-human apes to investigate the underlying drivers that shape creative expression across species. The project explores four interconnected topics: i) Making mavericks, ii) Funny guys and arty-types, iii) Lone ape geniuses, and iv) Creative ape economies. We employ a comprehensive approach that leverages long-term datasets, new field data, detailed manual video-coding, bespoke automated deep-learning models, and advanced modelling, to extract rich information on the ways in which apes solve problems in their daily lives.

Excellent collaborative, independent working and time management skills are essential. Previous field experience (incl. behavioural data collection) is required, and experience working in remote places under difficult living conditions is highly recommended. The project will require strong data management and data analysis skills, and 12-18 months of field work split into 2-3 periods.

Please submit your application in a single PDF to kathelijne.koops@iea.uzh.ch and clh42@st-andrews.ac.uk – by 4th of August 2025. Feel free to get in touch if you have any inquiries about the positions. Applications should include: 1) cover letter stating your motivation and how your expertise fits the project (max. 1 page), 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) copy of the highest degree obtained, 4) names and contact details of two referees, and 5) reprints of 1-2 selected publications

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Jun 25

The IPS EDEI committee has put together Conference tips for first timers with loads of great guidance on how to navigate your 1st conference. Available in English, en Français, & en Español Please share widely! Feedback welcome!

internationalprimatologicalsociety.org/ips-conferen...

🧪🐒 #IPS2025

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Jun 25

As founder & leader of the Annual National Primate Count, Prof. Sánchez Porras established this citizen science initiative to improve community awareness of primate conservation, now in its 5th year. We thank Prof. Sánchez Porras for his incredible work & commitment to primate conservation education

ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Jun 25

Prof Sánchez Porras stands out for his dedication to citizen science, he serves as an advisor for the non-profit primate conservation org Somos Congos (somoscongos.com). He founded the first Municipal Office in Costa Rica for the Management, Protection, and Conservation of Natural Resources 3/4

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Jun 25

His work led to the establishment of important reserves, including: Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve (1993); Dendrobates Communal Reserve (1996); Madre Verde Reserve (1998), and his work is ongoing in developing the first Municipal Urban Climate Park 2/4

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Jun 25

We are delighted to announce Professor Ronald E. Sánchez Porras as the recipient of the 2025 IPS Charles Southwick Award in recognition of his lifelong dedication, passion, and extraordinary contributions to conservation education in Costa Rica and beyond 1/4

Somos Congos

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Lemur Conservation Network @lemurnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 15

Beautiful Crowned sifakas are 1 of 9 species of sifaka. They are found in western Madagascar, and some live near another sifaka species — the Decken's sifaka!

Learn about crowned sifakas in this fact sheet:
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/learn/lemur-...

📷 Deb Bradley

#lemurs #primates

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · Jun 15

West African pottos (Perodicticus potto) are native to a wide range throughout West Africa. Solitary, slow-moving, and nocturnal. Because they sleep in tree holes in daytime and freeze in place when threatened, they perish during slash-and-burn deforestation. Listed as Near Threatened.

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La Société Francophone de Primatologie @lasfdp.bsky.social · Jun 3

#voxprimato #colloque
📢 les inscriptions et soumissions de résumé pour le 37è colloque de la SFDP sont ouvertes! 🐒
Le colloque aura lieu à Poitiers du 30/09 au 03/10 sur le thème "(Paléo)primatologieS: du terrain au laboratoire" et est organisé par la fantastique équipe de @palevoprim.bsky.social! 👏

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La Société Francophone de Primatologie @lasfdp.bsky.social · Jun 3

#voxprimato #conference
📢 registration and abstract submission for the 37th conference of the SFDP are open! 🐒
It will be held in Poitiers, France, from 30/09 to 03/10 on the thematic "(Paleo)primatologieS: from the field to the lab" and is organised by the fantastic team @palevoprim.bsky.social! 👏

La Société Francophone de Primatologie @lasfdp.bsky.social · Jun 3

#voxprimato #colloque
📢 les inscriptions et soumissions de résumé pour le 37è colloque de la SFDP sont ouvertes! 🐒
Le colloque aura lieu à Poitiers du 30/09 au 03/10 sur le thème "(Paléo)primatologieS: du terrain au laboratoire" et est organisé par la fantastique équipe de @palevoprim.bsky.social! 👏

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La Société Francophone de Primatologie @lasfdp.bsky.social · Jun 15

#voxprimato #colloque
D-15 before the deadline for abstract submission for the 37th conference of #sfdp2025 from 30/09 to 03/10 in Poitiers!
All infos in the threads below 👇🏽
Don’t forget to send us your application for a grant to attend the conference before 30/06! 👇🏽

La Société Francophone de Primatologie @lasfdp.bsky.social · Jun 3

#voxprimato #conference
📢 registration and abstract submission for the 37th conference of the SFDP are open! 🐒
It will be held in Poitiers, France, from 30/09 to 03/10 on the thematic "(Paleo)primatologieS: from the field to the lab" and is organised by the fantastic team @palevoprim.bsky.social! 👏

La Société Francophone de Primatologie @lasfdp.bsky.social · Jun 3

#voxprimato #colloque
📢 les inscriptions et soumissions de résumé pour le 37è colloque de la SFDP sont ouvertes! 🐒
Le colloque aura lieu à Poitiers du 30/09 au 03/10 sur le thème "(Paléo)primatologieS: du terrain au laboratoire" et est organisé par la fantastique équipe de @palevoprim.bsky.social! 👏

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Jun 7

Learn more about the award here

internationalprimatologicalsociety.org/the-masters-...

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IPS | The Masters and Genin African Primatology Fund

internationalprimatologicalsociety.org

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ips-primatenews.bsky.social @ips-primatenews.bsky.social · Jun 7

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Masters & Genin African Primatology Award has been given to Yeboah Bright for their project on Foraging and Risk Avoidance Behavior of Cercopithecus lowei in a Human-dominated Landscape at the Boabend-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary in Central Ghana.

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