A primate research station is a powerful tool for studying the evolution, origin and structure of the human mind. Through comparative studies of our closest genetic relatives, the great apes, light is thrown on our own cognition and psychology. |
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In addition to a comparative framework we also study the cognition of nonhuman species without explicit comparisons to humans. We do this in order to further our understanding of the involved species and individuals as such. To reflect this fact we call the research of our group cognitive zoology rather than the more traditional comparative cognition. Lund University Primate Research Station Furuvik is part of the Cognitive Science devision (LUCS) at the Department of Philosophy. The station is situated at Furuviksparken outside of Gävle, and is a collaboration between the university and the zoo. It is directed by researchers Tomas Persson and Mathias Osvath. In the menu to the left you can access information about the station and ongoing research projects. Keep also an eye out for updates on our photo blog and YouTube channel.
By studying cognition in very similar as well as very different systems, comparative research also addresses the question of how certain minds are made in general, in terms of e.g. adaptation, ecology, development and learning. The primate research station therefore works in tandem with the Lund University Corvid Cognition Station. |
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