Ethologische Station Sennickerode, University of Goettingen, Institute of Anthropology

Ethologische Station Sennickerode (Established 1973)
Primate Center, Lab or Research Program

Director: H. Rothe
Phone: 49 (5592) 413 Fax: 49 (5592) 413
Sennickerode 11, Gleichen 37130 GERMANY
Department: Institute of Anthropology
Institution: University of Goettingen
Affiliations: University of Bayreuth; German Primate Center

Mission: Provide education in techniques of measuring behavior; statistics needed for the analysis of behavioral data, focused on primate ethology; education in the development of a complete ethological study

Principal Research Programs: The main interest is in the mechanisms that lead to the forming of new social units in the Callitrichidae. Part of this includes paternity-determination (PCR); another aspect is the research on the influence of a captivity-environment on behavior and physiology of the animals, including heartrate telemetry.

Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities for: Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate. Focus: general primate biology; Financial support usually available

Number of Staff: 3

Supported Species: 54 Callithrix jacchus (common marmoset)

Comments: For more information about this program, contact H. Rothe.

Last Updated: 2000-08-02

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