Dr. Debra Durham. Expert in animal behavior, primatology and captive welfare

My name is Debra Durham, and by profession, I am an ethologist* and primatologist.  My work encompasses the study of animal behavior with regard to their emotional, psychological and behavioral responses to change and stress – especially those held in captivity and used for experimentation.  I am actively involved in teaching, research and writing related to these topics, and to animal protection more generally.  It is my goal to educate and spread awareness on the ethics and protection of animals, and I invite you to join me.

I have been honored to hold positions with leading non-profits as well as the federal government.  As an educator, I have also lectured at the University of Washington, Cornish College of the Arts and the University of California, Davis.

Please check out the pages here to learn more about my research, outreach and advocacy work.  Thank you for stopping by.

Debra Durham, PhD

*Ethology is another word for the study of animal behavior.