Dr David Chivers

University Reader in Primate Biology and Conservation, Head of Wildlife Research Group

Research Summary

Investigation of endangered wildlife in protected areas and forest fragments in South East Asia and Latin America, focusing on plant-animal interactions to elucidate the needs of endangered species in relation to human needs for conservation and sustainable forest management.

Research Groups

Wildlife Research Group

Selected Biography

1975 - 2000 University Lecturer, Veterinary Anatomy
2000 - present University Reader, Primate Biology and Conservation

Other Professional Activities

Consultant, Primate Specialist Group of SSC/IUCN
Scientific Director of Project Barito Ulu (a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and the Government of Indonesia, Ministry of Forestry and National Biological Institute)
Vice-Chairman, Flora and Fauna International

Keywords

conservation, wildlife research, rainforests, ecology, plant-animal interactions, biodiversity, primates, endangered species

Dr David Chivers
Wildlife Research Group
Anatomy School
University of Cambridge
Downing Street

Cambridge
CB2 3DY

+44 1223 333753

djc7@hermes.cam.ac.uk

Available for consultancy: Yes