In 2024, we helped Matt Gardiner, the PhD wizard from Liverpool John Moore’s University, to decode the secrets hidden in monkey poop!<\/p>\n
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Matt collected monkey faeces to trial a new measure of gut health analysis. Matt then travelled to Morocco in April and used the techniques he practised here at Monkey Forest-\u00a0 to conduct the same studies on wild Barbary macaques. It is hoped that this new analysis can then be used more widely with other primates.<\/p>\n
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Now, you might be wondering, “What’s the scoop on faecal glucocorticoids?” Well, buckle up, because it’s all about the health of these fascinating primate adventurers.<\/p>\n
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Why Poo Matters: The Inside Scoop on Monkey Health<\/strong><\/p>\n Turns out, the levels of faecal glucocorticoids can spill the beans on a monkey’s well-being. Matt believes that by perfecting his method here at Trentham Monkey Forest, he could extend a helping hand to the wild Barbary macaques residing in Morocco. Imagine using poo science for the greater good of primates!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enter Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometry: A Poo-nique Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n Matt’s got his eyes on a potential game-changer \u2013 Fourier-Transform Infrared spectrometry. It’s not as complicated as it sounds, promise! This cutting-edge method could be the key to measuring faecal glucocorticoid concentrations in a more affordable and efficient way. Think of it as the next level of primate health detective work!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monkey Forest has supported in-situ conservation and research since its inception in 2005. We pride ourselves in the research we facilitate, often directly helping wild primates.<\/p>\n Matt’s results are in the pipeline, but we hope this research helps further support the monkey in the wild.<\/p>\n Stay tuned for more updates as more and more primate conservation projects unfold at the forest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In 2024, we helped Matt Gardiner, the PhD wizard from Liverpool John Moore’s University, to decode the secrets hidden in monkey poop! Matt collected monkey faeces to trial a new measure of gut health analysis. Matt then travelled to Morocco in April and used the techniques he practised here at Monkey Forest-\u00a0 to conduct […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservation","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"yoast_head":"\n