Primarily Primates

Episode 15 - Tales of the Trimates

In this episode, Colleen and Kaleb learn about the lives and work of the Trimates: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas. Tune in for tool use, magical objects,

Episode 14 - Apes and ASL

In this episode, Colleen and Kaleb talk about four amazing apes who learned to communicate with humans. Tune in for a horse that knows math, a chimp that smokes pot, and

Episode 13 - The Purring Primate (TITIS)

In this episode, Colleen and Kaleb talk about titis! From their purrs to their "bed head," titis are adorable! Tune in to learn more! Titi pic: https://www.dudleyzoo.org

Episode 12 - Are There Any Other Squidwards I Should Know About? (An Interview with Pete the Proboscis Monkey)

In this episode, Colleen has the distinct pleasure of interviewing Pete the Proboscis Monkey. Pete shares about his ancestry, his family, his 4-inch nose, and more!

Episode 11 - The Ghosts Need Their Beans (LEMURS)

In this episode, Colleen and Kaleb learn about the bizarre world of prosimians, especially lemurs. Join us to hear about their etymology, taxonomy, and native island! Ou

Episode 10 - The Journey to Becoming a Primatologist: An Interview with Kelsie Strong

In this episode, Colleen interviews Kelsie Strong, a master's student in primate behavior at Central Washington University (CWU). Tune in to hear about capped langurs, Ga

Episode 9 - A Truckload of Monkeys and a PETA Spy (MACAQUES)

In this episode, Colleen and Kaleb discuss animal testing, specifically the 1981 Silver Spring Monkey case. (TW: animal abuse) This case brought PETA national recognition

Episode 8 - Big Brother (Chimp Edition): An Interview with Dr. Cat Hobaiter

In this episode, Colleen interviews Dr. Cat Hobaiter, a primatologist from St. Andrews University. Tune in to hear how many individual chimps she can recognize, whether o

Episode 7 - Holy Harry! Is that Bigfoot?

In this episode, Colleen and Kaleb muse over the existence of Bigfoot. Tune in for a gentle giant, a drunk basketball player, and a bipedal bear.

Episode 6 - Primates, Cats, and Ants — Oh My! An Interview with Dr. Malini Suchak

In this episode, we interview Dr. Malini Suchak from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. Learn about tandem running ants, capuchin cooperation, and the spider in her kitchen

Episode 5 - Throat Sacs and a Stuffed Elephant (GIBBONS)

In this episode, Kaleb and Colleen share about their newfound love of gibbons. Learn about their speed, songs, and personality! Highlights include real gibbons songs! h

Episode 4 - Spread Knowledge, Spread Love: An Interview with Dr. Zanna Clay (BONOBOS)

In this episode, we interview Dr. Zanna Clay, empathy and language expert. Tune in to learn about the bonobo and its social structure, including stories on two individual

Episode 3 - I Like Blue Balls And I Cannot Lie (VERVETS)

In this episode, test your primatology knowledge alongside Kaleb as we learn about New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, and vervets. Spoiler alert: vervets have blue bal

Episode 2 - Primates are Not Pets: An Interview with Jean Fleming (PASA)

In this episode, we interview Jean Fleming, the communications manager for the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA). We discuss the importance of sanctuaries in conserva

Episode 1 - Ken Allen: One Hunk of a Man (ORANGUTANS)

If you think that zoo animals aren't aware - think again! This episode highlights an intelligent and willful orangutan that sparked my initial interest in primatology.