Prof Ben Garrod

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Monkey-chaser, TV-talker, Author, Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia. Views are all mine. He/Him/His. Probably out running somewhere.

#biologist #academic #broadcaster #presenter #author #evolution #environment #conservation #science #scientist

Well, here we are.
So, here’s my 🦣 #introduction - I’m Ben. I’m Professor of Evolutionary #Biology at the @uniofeastanglia … I’ve also been lucky enough to work in #conservation for years, mainly with primates across Africa. I’m a #broadcaster on the #TV and #radio, and am an #author, mainly focusing on #science for young readers. I’m from Norfolk, live in Bristol, and have the worlds’ best dog, Jack. I may also talk about #running a fair bit. That’s me.

Had the huge privilege to meet this big beautiful Mandrill fella yesterday, in a sanctuary in Gabon. There’s so much fascinating science going on in the colours and meaning of these bright faces.

#Fieldwork #Gabon #Africa #Animals #primatology #welfare #conservation #research

Okey doke … off on an adventure for a bit. Heading out to the Gabon/Congo border to meet some awesome apes and marvellous monkeys …