An EconoTimes perspective

Luke Mangaliso Duncan

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Warwick

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Warwick Since an early age I have always had a fascination for nature and animals. Following an undergraduate degree in zoology and ecology, I completed my PhD focusing on the influences of the captive environment on the behaviour and welfare of chimpanzees at the Johannesburg Zoo. I have subsequently conducted worked on other species, including Damaraland mole rats, chacma baboons, vervet monkeys, samango monkeys and leopards and have also conducted research into human behaviour and psychology. My areas of interest are animal behaviour and human and animal psychology, with a particular interest in primate cognition and space use. I have worked in a wide range of contexts, ranging from animal welfare in South Africa to managing research field sites. Additionally, I have been involved in student supervision and lecturing for various institutions.