Anna Nekaris | Loris Venom, Lorisiform Evolution and Conservation

Описание: Professor Anna Nekaris OBE is a leading primatologist and conservationist whose pioneering work focuses on lorises and other nocturnal primates. She is particularly renowned for her research on slow loris venom and its ecological and evolutionary significance, as well as for her studies of loris behavior and sociality, naming new taxa, and her dedication to loris conservation and public outreach.

In this interview, Professor Nekaris shares her career journey, key research achievements, and fresh perspectives on lorisoid evolution. Topics include the challenges of fieldwork on nocturnal species, the role of venom and toothcomb evolution, and how initiatives like the Little Fireface Project are helping protect these elusive primates. A key focus is also on conservation challenges, including worrying trends in the pet trade and the impact of social media videos featuring lorises.

Explore more:
Little Fireface Project: https://www.littlefireface.org/
Anglia Ruskin University website: https://www.aru.ac.uk/people/anna-nek...


Chapter Timestamps (interview questions):
00:00 – Career and Research Overview
01:44 – Proudest Research Achievement
02:51 – Different View on Strepsirrhine Research
05:42 – Lorisiform Evolutionary History
07:26 – Fieldwork Challenges with Nocturnal Primates
11:40 – Slow Loris Venom and Toothcomb Evolution
19:52 – Lorisoid Ancestor: Adapiform?
20:44 – Does Cryptic Nature Help Conservation?
24:32 – Favourite Loris Species
27:39 – Public Outreach, Threats, and Conservation Action