Primatology Collection

Mountain gorillas C014 / 0994
Mountain gorilla. Baby mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) playing in a forest, with the male silverback behind. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0983
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sitting in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between

Seated Orangutan eating Fruit

Western lowland gorilla, stuffed specimen C016 / 4880
Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), stuffed specimen. This specimen is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

White-bellied spider monkey in a tree
Long-haired spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth) in a tree. These primates, also known as white-bellied or white-fronted spider monkeys

Brown capuchin monkey in a tree. The brown, or tufted, capuchin (Sapajus apella) is native to South America and is one of the most widespread primates in the Neotropics

Economics research, conceptual artwork
Economics research. Conceptual artwork representing research carried out on the economics and sharing strategies of humans and chimpanzees

Purus red howler monkeys. Adult and baby purus red howlers (Alouatta puruensis) in a tree. The purus red howler is native to Brazil and Peru. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

Paranthropus boisei anatomy, artwork C013 / 9582
Paranthropus boisei anatomy. Artwork showing a reconstruction of the head of Paranthropus boisei (previously Australopithecus bosei), based on skull OH5 (top left) found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Homo ergaster, artwork C013 / 9576
Homo ergaster. Artwork of Homo ergaster early humans using tools. H. ergaster was a hominid that emerged about 1.9 million years ago in Africa

Crested black macaque (Macaca nigra). This monkey is also known as the celebes crested macaque and it is native to Sulawesi and the neighbouring islands in Indonesia

Crested black macaque lipsmacking
Crested black macaque (Macaca nigra) lipsmacking. Lipsmacking is an important macaque facial expression in which the lips are smacked together producing an audible sound

Chimpanzee skull, brain dome, eye sockets, deep flange, protruding jaw with large canines, side view

Silverback Gorilla sitting down

Marmoset sitting on branch

Young chimpanzee holding blanket in air

Orangutan (Pongo sp. ) sitting
Orangutan (Pongo sp.) sitting

Howler Monkey howling whilst perched on pole

Two-year-old chimpanzee examining toy brick

Crouching baby gorilla (Gorilla sp. ), cleaning on its front knuckles
Crouching baby gorilla (Gorilla sp.), cleaning on its front knuckles

Troop of gelada baboons C017 / 7633
Troop of gelada baboons (Theropithecus gelada) at the bottom of a cliff. This baboon inhabits the grasslands areas of the highlands in Eritrea and Ethiopia

Tufted grey langur C017 / 3766
Tufted grey langur (Semnopithecus priam thersites) on the ground. Photographed in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Mantled guereza C017 / 7632
Mantled guereza (Colobus guereza) young adult in a garden searching for food. This monkey is also known as the eastern black-and-white colobus

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0986
Mountain gorilla. Young mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sleeping. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Golden monkey C014 / 0977
Golden monkey. The golden monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) is found in the Virunga mountains of Central Africa, where it lives in social groups that can be as large as 30 individuals

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0989
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) eating. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Tanzanian black-and-white colobus C014 / 0973
Tanzanian black-and-white colobus. Female Tanzanian black-and-white colobus (Colobus angolensis ruwenzori) monkey in a tree. This Old World monkey is a subspecies of the Angolan colobus

Mountain gorillas C014 / 0991
Mountain gorilla. Mother and baby mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Tanzanian black-and-white colobus C014 / 0971
Tanzanian black-and-white colobus. Female Tanzanian black-and-white colobus (Colobus angolensis ruwenzori) monkey in a tree. This Old World monkey is a subspecies of the Angolan colobus

Toque macaques C017 / 3785
Toque macaques. Adult and juvenile toque macaques (Macaca sinica) sitting on the ground. These Old World monkeys are endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Toque macaques C017 / 3783
Toque macaques (Macaca sinica). These Old World monkeys are endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Tufted grey langurs C017 / 3765
Tufted grey langurs. Young tufted grey langurs Tufted grey langur (Semnopithecus priam thersites)) on moss-covered steps. Photographed in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Tufted grey langur C017 / 3764
Tufted grey langur (Semnopithecus priam thersites) on the ground. Photographed in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Toque macaques C017 / 3780
Toque macaques (Macaca sinica) grooming each other. This Old World monkey is endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Tufted grey langur threat display C017 / 3768
Tufted grey langur (Semnopithecus priam thersites) threat display. Photographed in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Mantled guereza in a fig tree C017 / 7631
Mantled guereza (Colobus guereza) young adult sitting in a wild fig tree. This monkey is also known as the eastern black-and-white colobus

Vervet monkey eating an orange C017 / 7635
Vervet monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) eating an orange. This primate lives in savannah and scrubland in most of Africa south of the Sahara, by forest edges and running water

Mantled guereza mother and baby C017 / 7630
Mantled guereza (Colobus guereza) mother and baby in a wild fig tree. This monkey is also known as the eastern black-and-white colobus

Toque macaques C017 / 3782
Toque macaque drinking. Young toque macaque (Macaca sinica) drinking from a puddle. This Old World monkey is endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Tufted grey langurs C017 / 3767
Tufted grey langurs (Semnopithecus priam thersites) in a tree. Photographed in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Black lemur. Male black lemur (Eulemur macaco) in a tree. Black lemurs live in forests on the north-western tip of Madagascar and on two neighbouring islands

Common brown lemurs. Female common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus) washing her infant in a tree. This lemur is found in north-western areas of Madagascar and on nearby islands

Saddle-back tamarin (Saguinus fuscicollis primitivus) in a tree. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

Purus red howler monkey in a tree. The purus red howler (Alouatta puruensis) is native to Brazil and Peru. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

Crowned lemur. Male crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus) in a tree. Crowned lemurs are endemic to the northern forests of Madagascar

Black ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) hanging from a branch. This primate is endemic to the east coast rainforests of Madagascar where it spends most of its time high in the canopy

Monk saki monkey in a tree. Monk Saki monkeys (Pithecia monachus) live in western Amazonian forests. Unlike most South American monkeys, they do not have prehensile tails

Brown titi monkey in a tree
Brown titi (Callicebus brunneus) monkey in a tree. This New World monkey is found in is found in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Primatology: From Western Lowland Gorillas to Chimpanzee Skulls" Step into the captivating realm as we delve into the astonishing diversity and complexity of our primate relatives. Witness the majesty of a Western lowland gorilla, its stuffed specimen C016 / 4880 serving as a testament to their sheer power and grace. Venturing further, we encounter the enigmatic mountain gorillas - C014 / 0994 and C014 / 0983 - whose existence in remote habitats reminds us of nature's resilience. Their presence evokes both awe and concern for their conservation. Intriguingly, an orangutan seated while relishing a juicy fruit showcases their remarkable intelligence and resourcefulness. Meanwhile, mischievous squirrel monkeys flit through trees with boundless energy, reminding us of the playful side within all primates. Amidst this tapestry lies the white-bellied spider monkey gracefully navigating tree branches, while a brown capuchin monkey peers curiously from above. These arboreal acrobats exemplify adaptability in diverse environments. Beyond observing these incredible creatures, primatology extends its reach beyond biology alone. Economics research merges with conceptual artwork to explore how primate societies mirror certain aspects of human economic systems – an intriguing parallel between two seemingly disparate worlds. Delving deeper into our evolutionary past, artistic renderings depict Paranthropus boisei anatomy (artwork C013 / 9582) alongside Homo ergaster (artwork C013 / 9576), offering glimpses into ancient hominin species that once roamed Earth's landscapes. The crested black macaque captures attention with its striking appearance – showcasing nature's penchant for uniqueness even within species boundaries. Finally, a chimpanzee skull reveals intricate details such as brain dome, eye sockets, deep flange protruding jaw with large canines when viewed from the side, reminding us of our shared ancestry with these intelligent beings.