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Thomas T Struhsaker

Adjunct Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology
Evolutionary Anthropology

Overview


Formally retired. Advising on conservation action plan for Africa's 18 taxa of red colobus monkeys. Compiling and helping to archive a large collection of photographs of red colobus monkeys. Continuing to publish notes.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology · 2016 - Present Evolutionary Anthropology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

In the News


Published January 18, 2018
Meet Africa's Bird Master of Vocal Imitation
Published March 25, 2015
Global warming turns rainforest leaves into junk food

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Recent Publications


Midden contents as indicators of possible predator–prey relations from a sink hole on Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Journal Article African Journal of Ecology · September 1, 2024 A sample of midden contents found in a sink hole on Unguja, Zanzibar were dominated by Crocidura and Mastomys (probably natalensis) and were likely the remains following predation. I suggest that future studies of these middens in the numerous sink holes f ... Full text Cite

To conserve African tropical forests, invest in the protection of its most endangered group of monkeys, red colobus

Journal Article Conservation Letters · May 1, 2024 Forest loss and overhunting are eroding African tropical biodiversity and threatening local human food security, livelihoods, and health. Emblematic of this ecological crisis is Africa's most endangered group of monkeys, the red colobus (genus Piliocolobus ... Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California, Berkeley · 1965 Ph.D.