| Most broadly, my interests center on the behavior, ecology, and evolution of nonhuman primates and what they can tell us about the biology, evolution, and behavior of humans. More specifically, I am interested in social behavior and reproductive strategies with a taxonomic focus on papionin monkeys, especially baboons. My research so far has focused mainly on hamadryas baboons in Ethiopia, and I've recently begun a second research program focusing on chacma baboons of the Western Cape Peninsula of South Africa. In the wake of increasing habitat destruction and fragmentation, with the associated threats to all wildlife and increase in baboon-human conflict, I am actively involved in conservation strategies to promote the value of baboons and improve their conservation status. I am currently directing most of my conservation and outreach efforts towards the Imfene Conservation and Education Initiative, co-founded with Julian Saunders. | Teaching & Research Focus:
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Mailing Address: Department of Anthropology, Queens College, Flushing NY 11367-1597 USA
