Ariane Peroni
Project
Influence of the environment on decision-making opportunities and their potential impact on self-direct behaviors in captive and free-ranging monkey populationsMy research focuses on the influence of environmental factors on decision-making opportunities and self-directed behaviors in captive and free-ranging monkey populations. The potential limitation of available choices within their environment can negatively affect the cognition of non-human primates. Moreover, a lack of choices opportunities may erode or lead to the loss of natural behaviors essential for survival. This, in turn, could jeopardize the success of long-term reintroduction and reproduction programs across generations. Finally, exploring the impact of decision-making opportunities on self-directed and stress-related behaviors could improve animal welfare. Stress is a significant contributor to premature mortality and various health issues in non-human primates. My research lies at the intersection of behavioral ecology and conservation.
