Primate Research Institute (Kyoto University)

The Primate Research Institute (PRI) at Kyoto University in Japan is a leading research facility dedicated to studying primates—our closest relatives like monkeys and apes. It aims to understand their behavior, biology, evolution, and cognition to gain insights into human origins and health. The institute conducts ethical, scientific research using observation, experiments, and conservation efforts, fostering collaboration across disciplines such as anthropology, psychology, and biology. Its work helps deepen our understanding of primates and their importance in the natural world, while promoting conservation and ethical treatment of these intelligent animals.