Rhythmic swaying induced by sound in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
Hattori Y, Tomonaga M (2019) Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 201910318Dec. 23, 2019
Latest Publications
Jul. 01, 2020
Yamanashi Y, Bando H, Matsunaga M, Tanaka M, Nogami E, Hirata S
Development of bed-building behaviors in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Implication for critical period hypothesis and captive management.
Primates,
Primates,
Apr. 26, 2020
Matsuzawa T
Jokro: The death of a wild infant chimpanzee from respiratory disease
Primates,
Primates,
Apr. 21, 2020
Allanic M, Hayashi M, Matsuzawa T
Investigating the function of mutual grooming in captive bonobos (Pan paniscus) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
Folia Primatologica,
Folia Primatologica,
Mar. 27, 2020
Wilson V, Weiss A, Lefevref CE , Ochiai T, Matsuzawa T, Inoue-Murayama M, Freeman H, Herrelko ES , Altschu D
Facial width-to-height ratio in chimpanzees: Links to age, sex and personality
Evolution and Human Behavior,
Evolution and Human Behavior,
Mar. 06, 2020
Matsuzawa T
WISH cages: constructing multiple habitats for captive chimpanzees
Primates,
Primates,
Mar. 05, 2020
Bryson-Morrison N, Beer A, Soumah AG , Matsuzawa T, Humle T
The macronutrient composition of wild and cultivated plant foods of West African chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) inhabiting an anthropogenic landscape
American Journal of Primatology, 82(3): e23102
American Journal of Primatology, 82(3): e23102
Our Chimps
12 chimps living at the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University (KUPRI)
Related Websites
The Chimpanzees of Bossou And Nimba
https://www.greencorridor.info/The Chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba is another website presented by KUPRI. It promotes their research and conservation of wild chimpanzees living in Bossou and Nimba, Republic of Guinea, West Africa.
Kumamoto Sanctuary, WRC
https://www.wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/kumasan/indexE.htmlKumamoto Sanctuary (KS), the first chimpanzee sanctuary in Japan, is a sister institute of KUPRI. KS has been working hard to improve physical and psychological well-being of 52 chimps and 6 bonobos currently kept at the facility.
Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science (PWS), Kyoto University
http://www.wildlife-science.org/index-en.htmlKyoto University started a new leading graduate program in "Primatology and Wildlife Science" (PWS) in 2013. PWS aims to provide a new generation of trained professionals to protect the environment by conserving wildlife, informing the public and developing overseas outreach.
Japan Monkey Centre (JMC)
https://www.japanmonkeycentre.org/The Japan Monkey Centre (JMC) is a registered museum responsible for producing the journal Primates - the oldest English-language Primatology journal. JMC also runs a unique zoo, specializing in nonhuman primates, housing about 850 individuals representing 60+ different species.
Support for African /Asian Great Apes (SAGA)
https://www.saga-jp.org/indexe.htmlSupport for African /Asian Great Apes (SAGA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1998. SAGA have hosted meeting for research, conservation, and animal welfare on the African and Asian Great Apes. Most of the ape researchers working in Japan as well as zoo people, conservationists, and others have joined the meeting.
Section of Language and Intelligence, KUPRI
https://langint.pri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/langint/The Great Ape Information Network (GAIN)
http://www.shigen.nig.ac.jp/gain/Department of Wildlife Science, Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University
http://www.pri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/sections/wildlife_science/YouTube Channel: Chimpanzee Ai and her friends
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFriendsAndAiGrants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-grants/index.htmlThis website "Chimpanzee Ai" is financially supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (grant 07102010, 12002009, 16002001, 20002001, 24000001 and 16H06283 to Tetsuro Matsuzawa.)
Our Facility
Here at the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University, we are committed to optimising the welfare of our chimpanzees by creating an environment that helps to recreate their natural life.
Professor Tetsuro Matsuzawa
Professor Tetsuro Matsuzawa's curriculum vitae and publication list are available on https://matsuzawa.kyoto/
Green Corridor Project
Researchers from KUPRI have been working toward the creation of a "Green Corridor" since 1997.
Essentials of Effective Enrichment
We strive to provide the quality care our chimpanzees deserve.
Books
This page will introduce you to the books edited by Professor Tetsuro Matsuzawa.
Drawings by Apes
Enjoy looking at the drawings by KUPRI chimpanzees and then those by Kanzi, Washoe and Koko.
Album with guests
Please see photographs of our honorable guests with chimpanzees living at the KUPRI.
Photos
This page will introduce you to the chimpanzee studies and to their every day life with over 1000 photos.
Kumamoto Sanctuary
This page will introduce you to Kumamoto Sanctuary(KS), which is a sister Institute of KUPRI.
Claudia Fund
Claudia Sousa Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Portuguese Primatology and Wildlife Sciences was founded to continue Claudia's vision to encourage Primatological and Wildlife studies by Portuguese students.
2020.01.30
Claudia Sousa Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Portuguese Primatology and
Wildlife Sciences
*The 2020 call for applications is now open*
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2019.06.14
The doctral thesis of the previous exchange student Gabriela Bezerra de Melo Daly (from Ecole normale superieure) received "Mentions speciales du jury" of Prix de These PSL (Universite de recherche Paris Sciences et Lettres) SHS (sciences humaines et sociales) 2019
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The doctral thesis of the previous exchange student Gabriela Bezerra de Melo Daly (from Ecole normale superieure) received "Mentions speciales du jury" of Prix de These PSL (Universite de recherche Paris Sciences et Lettres) SHS (sciences humaines et sociales) 2019
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