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¹Department of Anthropology, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.

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Area of Science:

Primatology and Ethnography
Anthropology
Biobehavioral Sciences

Background:

Shared evolutionary history and anatomical similarities between humans and non-human primates (primates) create dynamic interconnections.
Ethnography, a qualitative research method, is increasingly adopted across disciplines beyond traditional anthropology.
The human-non-human primate interface is a compelling area for ethnographic investigation.

Discussion:

This foreword reviews the ethnographic method and literature at the intersection of primatology and ethnography.
It summarizes and contrasts five contributions to a special issue on "Ethnographic Approaches in Primatology."
Highlights the value of ethnographic approaches for studying non-human primates.

Key Insights:

Ethnographic methods are valuable for investigating non-human primates as subjects within a globalized world.
The human-primate interface offers rich opportunities for ethnographic research.
Incorporating ethnography can advance the discipline of primatology.

Outlook:

Encourages increased use of ethnographic methods within primatology.
Suggests continued exploration of the human-non-human primate interface through diverse scholarly lenses.
Positions ethnography as a key tool for future primatological research.