The Comparative Primatology Lab, directed by Dr. Jason Kamilar, investigates primate behavior, ecology, and evolution using an integrative and comparative approach.
We are part of the Anthropology Department and
the Graduate Program in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at UMass Amherst.
The Lab adheres to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Sexual Harassment Policy. Also, we strongly support the University's Diversity Plan, and the AABA's Statement on Race and Racism.
LAB NEWS
March 2025
Our new paper on primate behavior and the importance of comparative studies in biological anthropology was published in the Yearbook of Biological Anthropology!
Feb 2025
Our new paper on mammal activity patterns was published in Science Advances! It was featured in 12 news outlets.
Feb 2025
Our new Kinda baboon paper was featured in an interview for Science Friday!
Feb 2025
Press release for our new Kinda baboon paper!
Jan 2025
Our new paper on Kinda baboon behavior is now published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology!
Our new paper examining primate ecology and visual cortex gene expression is now published in Genes!
Aug 2024
Congrats to Laura Haynes and Ally Schmidt for completing their Master's theses! Laura examined the impact of human land use on mammal gut microbiomes using historical samples and Ally quantified the dietary niche convergence and divergence of baboons and bats using a plant barcode gene.
July 2024
Our new paper on the evolution of East African mammal communities is now published in Nature Ecology and Evolution!
