Posts by Romain Lefèvre

Source–filter theory posits that an individual's size and vocal tract length are reflected in the parameters of their calls. In speci...

The trade in primates as pets is a global enterprise and as access to the Internet has increased, so too has the trade of live primat...

In 2022, long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis), a once ubiquitous primate species, was elevated to Endangered on the Internation...

Many seabird species breed in colonies counting up to hundreds of thousands of individuals. Life in such crowded colonies might requi...

Accurate estimates of wildlife distributions and population persistence are essential for conservation programs. Occupancy models that...

Studying human-animal interactions in domestic species and how they affect the establishment of a positive Human-Animal Relationship (H...

Dominance hierarchies help to reduce unnecessary fights and associated costs during the mating season. Fallow deer, Dama dama, typicall...

Primate tourism, where people travel and see non-human primates, is a rapidly growing activity. This chapter introduces the history and...

Pet primates are those kept typically for companionship, enjoyment, and status, although their uses as pets may extend beyond these par...

Vocalizations constitute an effective way to communicate both emotional arousal (bodily activation) and valence (negative/positive). Th...