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Genetic Conservation of the threatened Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) in Guinea-Bissau: a contribution from biological anthropology to the conservation of biodiversity (Duration: 2010–2013)

Duration: 2010 – 2013

Abstract: The project had one main objective: to assess the genetic diversity of the threatened Chimpanzee in a conservation priority area, with the aim of contributing to this conservation and, therefore, to the conservation of biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau.

Coordinator: Catarina Casanova (CIAS)

Participants: Carlos Fernandes, Cláudia Sousa, Luís Vicente, Michael W. Bruford, Rui M. Sá 

Financial support: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

Reference: PTDC/CS-ANT/099184/2008