primatology
/ˌpraɪməˈtɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of primates (monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.).
- Advances in primatology have led to better conservation efforts for endangered monkeys.
- Primatology helps us understand human evolution by studying our closest relatives.
- She decided to major in primatology after visiting a wildlife sanctuary.
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