I'm a 29-year-old computer science graduate with an unusual career goal. I've spent the last two years as a research technician, co-publishing 3 papers on AI-powered remote monitoring of vulnerable individuals using sensors and algorithms. Now, I'm seriously considering switching to primatology research.

I know this might sound like a strange pivot, but I'm genuinely passionate about primates and believe my technical background could be valuable in modern primatology research, especially with the increasing use of AI and sensor technologies in behavioral studies and field research.

My questions:

1. Am I completely crazy?
2. Is this transition feasible without getting another bachelor's degree? I can't afford (time or money-wise) to start from scratch.
3. Are there master's programs in primatology or related fields that might consider candidates with technical backgrounds?
4. Are there research groups combining technology and primatology where my current skills could be valuable while I build up my biology knowledge?
5. What fundamental biology/primatology knowledge should I focus on learning first?

I'm based in Italy but willing to consider programs across Europe. Any advice, especially from people who've made similar transitions or are working in primatology research, would be greatly appreciated!

im in 14 and in secondary and doing my gases next year, i picked art triple science spanish and geography. I want to be a primatologist because i love monkeys and find evolution and their behaviours very interesting, i have tried to research how to become one and what job like types in primatology there are but, i haven't gotten much help. so if you can help me : 1. what different types of jobs are in the field (i would prefer working with smaller primates) 2. how to get there aka. college uni ect. 3 any work experiences orvoulenteering i should do now or in the future.

I didn't get the best grades in my undergrad so hoping to go a little crazy on certifications that might give me an edge for grad school.

Edit to add: I want to work with lemurs specifically- lemur ecology / seed dispersal but lets me honest I'm not picky.

Aside from wilderness first aid, GIS, and small vessel what should I consider?

They were advertising in the comments section of VMF’s page (a legitimate and fully accredited sanctuary in South Africa that rehabs injured and orphaned vervets, which I happen to be a member of and donate regularly to). The breeder/trafficker was telling people they had baby monkeys to sell (which is illegal in most countries and certain US states). I reported them to Facebook and their page has been removed.

They’ll probably just start a new page under another name as animal abusers/wildlife trackers always do. But at least reporting it, Facebook did take action at least which is good.

I'm in Cambodia, around Angkor. It seems there are a lot of small macaques that want to play and socialize with humans. Could it be dangerous to let them touch me without giving them food and without being aggressive? In which way could it be dangerous? The parents don't seem to be very protective of their babies, and these baby monkeys don't seem to be aggressive in any way. thank you

a university near me is hiring for what sounds like kennel work with their chimpanzee population. my only hesitation is that they're medical research animals. If I got hired what could I expect in terms of animal welfare? would I be contributing to inhumane treatment in general? I've seen videos of the outdoor portion of their habitat but I don't know how much time they spend there, etc

Sorry to bother you all, but I was struck by a somewhat dumb question while drinking and browsing videos of chimps in various sanctuaries. If some kind of tragedy happened, and all the chimp sanctuaries and zoos across America in a sudden event, what are the chances that some kind of feral ape or chimp population would be able to form in North America? Would they be able to survive the climate on their own? Or would they migrate south in search of more temperate climes?

Hi r/primatology, I have a pretty niche question. I am certain I remember reading in the past that one or more species of ceboidea have single-rooted molars (as opposed to the double- or triple-rooted molars that characterize most other primates and mammals generally). Can anybody tell me which species I'm thinking of? I can't seem to find the original source where I read this. Thanks!

Saw this for sale at a gun store but i think its mislabeled. Every vervet skull i look up has a much less pronounced nose. I think it looks more like a baboon but idk. Also both these monkeys have sharper canines don't they? Thank you!

Anyone have anyone updates on Ngogo? Any big shift change? missing in actions, new births, etc?

Recently, I have created a subreddit focused specifically on the great apes. Here it is; r/thegreatapes. Thanks in advance to those who join!

Baboons are one of my favorite species of primate. I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries on them recently and many of them have featured family units rather than actual troop relationships and hierarchy. Are baboons known for their strong family ties or is this just a coincidence that the documentaries focus on families rather than actual troop at large? I know gibbons and gorillas are very family-unit driven but not sure about baboons.

Are baboons known for strong family ties or is it just that documentaries tend to focus on families more than troop at large?

I want to become a primatologist, or at least someone who works with and researches primates on a regular basis. In my case I love gibbons and monkeys, specifically howler monkeys. I absolutely HATE the idea of college, I barely passed high-school math classes for people who suck at math, there's no way I could do college math. I was wondering if there was any other non college related way to get into the field. I'm thinking of doing a gibbon conservationship internship through GVI but it lowkey seems sketch, is there any research institute or college where I can just study the field I'm interested in and get degree or certification of some kind that's either zoology, anthropology, or primatology?

I'm writing a novel, horror and scifiish, and the creature in the novel is a genetically damaged unknown relic hominid.

I'm trying to make the creature more impervious to small arms gun fire and was wondering if I'd be able to get away with giving this species osteoderms to act as a form of body armor under the skin and if there's any scientific way I can explain it having them?

Any other interesting genetic abnormalities or anything I'd love to hear about!

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I've always wondered why the back of male gorillas' heads are taller than the females'. However, when I look it up, it says that the crest is larger in the male to give him a stronger bite for food. Does this mean males and females have different diets?

Are the 1st mandibular premolars of New World monkeys classified as sectorial?