サルのフンから学ぶこと - マダガスカルにおける森づくりのしくみに迫る

Explore a fascinating lecture from the 2016 Kyoto University Center for African Area Studies' 30th Anniversary Public Lecture Series that delves into learning from lemur droppings in Madagascar. Join Assistant Professor Hiroki Sato as he reveals how studying primate feces provides valuable insights into the ecological relationships between lemurs and forest development on the island. Learn about the feeding habits of these primitive primates living off the eastern coast of Africa, and discover how their dietary patterns influence forest ecosystem development. Through detailed analysis of lemur droppings, understand the complex mechanisms of forest formation in Madagascar and the crucial role these primates play as seed dispersers. The lecture, delivered by a specialist in tropical ecology and primatology, offers unique perspectives on conservation and ecological research methodologies in African ecosystems.