The Chimpcam Project

The research we conduct for The Chimpcam Project is non-invasive, meaning that it does NOT cause pain or discomfort and allows the chimpanzees the choice to participate or not. In Budongo Trail, there are dedicated research areas in full public view where visitors can watch science in action!

For The Chimpcam Project, before giving the chimps a camcorder, we wanted to help teach them about the concept of video. This is where science came into play. To work towards this goal and to fulfill the requirements of a PhD project, we designed a series of studies that would teach the chimps about the properties of video and allow us to learn from them in the process.

Studies

• Self-recognition
• Video choices
• Chimpcam
• Welfare

Future Studies

Video introductions

All research for The Chimpcam Project has gone through the review process by animal care staff of RZSS and the ethics committee of the University of Stirling’s Psychology Department.