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Biological Anthropology Research Group, Anthropology Unit., ISCSP (Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa)Educational ProgramPortugal Biological Anthropology Research Group, Anthropology Unit., ISCSP (Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa) Rua G, Polo Universitario do Alto da Ajuda. , Lisboa , 1349-055 Portugal Director: Catarina Casanova, Ph.D. Biological Anthropology Research Group Anthropology Unit ISCSP (UTL), Rua G, Polo Universitario do Alto da Ajuda, 1349-055 Lisboa, PORTUGAL. Phone: 00+351+21 361 94 30 (line 3097) Fax: 00+351+21 361 94 42 (Fax) E-mail address: ccasanova@iscsp.utl.pt Phone: 00+351+21 361 94 30 (line 3097) Fax: 00+351+21 361 94 42 E-mail: ccasanova@iscsp.utl.pt Mission: Anthropology at ISCSP includes subjects dedicated to the study of both biological (or physical) and cultural anthropology. The programmes available (B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D.) provide training for students interested in Cultural Anthropology and in Biological Anthropology: 1. Human and Primate Evolution, 2. Primate Behaviour and Conservation, 3. Human perceptions of non-human primates and landscapes. Principal Research Programs: 1. Pan Project: Enrichment for Chimpanzees at Lisbon Zoo. 2. Chimpanzee Distribution, Socio-Ecology and Conservation in Guinea-Bissau. 3. Perceptions about nature of differnt ethnic groups in Guinea-Bissau. Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate. Key Personnel: Catarina Casanova, Ph.D. -Professor ccasanova@iscsp.utl.pt, phone 00+351+21 361 94 30 (line 3097). Susana Garcia, B.A. and M.Sc. -assistant msgarcia@iscsp.utl.pt, phone 00+351+21 361 94 30 (line 3157). Species Supported: "Pan troglodytes"; "Gorilla gorilla gorilla"; "Papio papio"; "Cercopithecus mona"; "Macaca mulatta"; "Macaca fuscata"; "Cebus apella"; "Saimiri sciureus"; "Saguinus oedipus"; "Saguinus imperator subgricenses"; "Callithrix jacchus"; "Leontopithecus rosalia rosalia"; "Leontopithecus rosalia chrysomelas"; "Lemur catta"; "Varecia variegata",etc. Associated Field Sites: 1. Lisbon Zoological Garden - Program focus: management, enrichment, and behavioural studies. 2. Guinea-Bissau Field Station Project - with the co-operation of the following institutions: ISCSP (Sonia Frias, PhD), FCSH/UNL (Claudia Sousa, PhSc and Amelia Frazao, PhD), FC/UL (Luis Vicente, PhD), Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, Great Ape Conservation Fund (Division of International Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of interior), S. Gippoliti (Pistoia Zoological Garden, Italy) and Guinea Bissau governmental organizations (DGFC and MA). Project focus: study the geographical distribution and socio-ecology of the chimpanzee communities in Guinea Bissau. Contribute to the conservation of the species. Web Site: http://www.iscsp.utl.pt/ Entry created: 1998-03-30 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |