Primates in peril
the world's 25 most endangered primates 2008-2010
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Contributions
- IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group - Contributor
- International Primatological Society - Contributor
- Conservation International - Contributor
Publication
2009 - IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group, International Primatological Society, Conservation International, Arlington, VA, Virginia
Language
English
Word Count
21,000 words, Guess
Page Count
84 pages
Physical Format
Electronic resource
Identifiers
- ISBN-139781934151341
- ISBN-101934151343
- OCLC Control Number589236032
- Open LibraryOL44907462M
Classifications
- LCCQL737.P9
Alternate Titles
- World's 25 most endangered primates, 2008-2010
Description
The report, compiled by 85 experts from across the world, reveals that nearly half of all primate species are now in danger of becoming extinct from destruction of tropical forests, illegal wildlife trade and commercial bushmeat hunting. The list includes five primate species from Madagascar, six from Africa, 11 from Asia, and three from Central and South America, all of which are the most in need of urgent conservation action. Conservationists want to highlight the plight of species such as the golden headed langur (Trachypithecus p. poliocephalus), which is found only on the island of Cat Ba in the Gulf of Tonkin, north-eastern Vietnam, where just 60 to 70 individuals remain. Similarly, there are thought to be less than 100 individual northern sportive lemurs (Lepilemur septentrionalis) left in Madagascar, and around 110 eastern black crested gibbons (Nomascus nasutus) in northeastern Vietnam. The list has been drawn up by primatologists working in the field who have first-hand knowledge of the causes of threats to primates.
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