Primate cognition in zoos: Reviewing the impact of zoo-based research over 15 years.

ABSTRACT: Primate cognition research is reliant on access to members of the study sp ecies and logistical infrastructures to conduct observations and experiments. Historically founded in research centers and private collections, and spreading to modern zoos, sanctuaries, and the field, primate cognition has been investigated in diverse settings, each with benefits and challenges. In our systematic review of 12 primatology, animal behavior, and animal cognition journals over the last 15 years, we turn a spotlight on zoos to quantify their current impact on the field and to highlight their potential as robust contributors to future work. To put zoo-based research in context, we compare zoos to three other site types: university-owned or independent research centers, sanctuaries, and field sites. We as

SUBMITTER: McEwen ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9786910 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature