Primates and humans are biologically closely related. The genetic similarity of non-human primates and humans reflects not only in their resemblance in physiognomy and behaviour, but also in their organ system functions or their nervous systems. Understanding the biology of primates helps us to understand our own biology.

Courses for Scientists, Veterinarians and Students

We provide courses on five main topics:

• General Biology: taxonomy, diversity, functional anatomy, behaviour, feeding strategies
• Behaviour: general and social behaviour, behavioural needs, environmental enrichment
• Husbandry: breeding management, reproduction, nutrition, stress, positive reinforcement training (PRT), environmental enrichment
• Medical Aspects: diseases and parasites, pathology, health problems for humans and prevention, anaesthesia
• Ethics: ethical aspects of primate research, laws, public relation

Venue: German Primate Center, Göttingen

Course language: English

Next course: April 23. - 26. 2012, Topics: Husbandry - Nutrition, social behavior/dynamics, reproductive strategies, breeding management, behavioural needs, environmental enrichment

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Click here to download the form to register.

Courses for Animal Caretakers and Technicians

These courses are organised especially to the needs and interests of animal caretakers and technicians. Comparable to the other course series the topics are:

Venue: The different EUPRIM-Net partner institutes in Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Italy, Sweden and eventually France and Spain.

Course languages: the respective mother tongue

.Next course at the German Primate Center: September 10.-11. 2012