WNPS lecture on the ‘Monkey Kingdom in peril’

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society’s monthly lecture, this time on the topic ‘Monkey Kingdom in peril’, will be delivered by Prof Wolfgang Dittus on October 21, at 6 pm via Zoom and FB Live.

Those interested could register online on https:// forms. gle/ f3zSiquj8JYGBZYA9

Prof Dittus has been studying the primates of Sri Lanka, in particular the toque macaques ( Macacasinica) in the Archaeological Reserve at Polonnaruwa for 50 years. His scientific discoveries have given us new insights on the evolution of social behaviour and life histories of primates, their genetic structure, epidemiology and conservation. Dr Dittus and his team of Sri Lankan naturalists also investigate gray and purple-faced langur species and the nocturnal slender loris.

Prof Wolfgang Dittus, PhD is a visiting Research Professor, National Institute of Fundamental Studies and Research Associate, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, USA and Chairman, Association for the Conservation of Primate Diversity.

The lecture is presented in association with Nations Trust Bank, and is open to all.