Melissa Remis, Purdue University (IMAGE) Purdue University Caption Melissa Remis, a Purdue anthropology professor who studies gorillas in the Dzanga-Sangha Dense Forest Reserve in the Central African Republic, is collaborating with Rebecca Hardin, an associate professor of cultural anthropology at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources. The researchers advocate that understanding human cultures is key to preserving wildlife in African parks and reserves. Credit Photo provided Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.