Protecting Great Apes: How Science and Ethics Contribute to Conservation

9:30 – Welcome (Professors Laura Grabel and Lori Gruen)

9:45-10:45 – Dr. Jill Pruetz (Anthropology- Iowa State University)

“Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation in Senegal: The Human Element”

Introduced by Professor Barry Chernoff (Director, College of the Environment, Wesleyan)
More information on Dr. Pruetz’s research

11:00-12:00 – Alexandra Rosati (Hominoid Psychology Research Group – Duke University)

“The Research Value of African Sanctuaries:  Implications for Understanding Ape Behavior and Conservation”

Introduced by Hilary Barth (Psychology – Wesleyan)
More information on Alexandra Rosati’s research

1:15-2:30 – Dr. Crickette Sanz (Anthropology – Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. David Morgan (Lincoln Park Zoo and the Wildlife Conservation Society)

“Conservation and Science – An Essential Relationship for Great Ape Survival”

Introduced by David Watts (Anthropology – Yale)
More information on Dr. Sanz’s and Dr. Morgan’s research

2:45-3:45 – Dr. Linda Brent (President and Director, Chimp Haven)

“Providing Sanctuary for Captive Chimpanzees”

Introduced by Lori Gruen (Philosophy – Wesleyan)
More information on Dr. Brent’s research

Symposium sponsored by the Lauren B. Dachs Chair in Science and Society
Co-sponsored by the Ethics in Society Project and Wesleyan Animal Studies