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Primate ConservationCoordinators: Dean Anderson and Nancy Ruggeri, Department of Zoology, University of Wisconsin-Madison _________________________________________________________________ The World's Top 25 Most Endangered Primates- 2002 A recent report released by Conservation International (CI) and the Primate Specialist Group of IUCN was finalized at the 2002 International Primatological Society meetings in Beijing. It is a revision of their previously released "The World's Top 25 most Endangered Primates", which indicates that about one out of every three primate species is currently threatened with extinction. This updated version suggests that Indonesia now exceeds Madagascar and Brazil for the country with the most endangered primates. However, Madagascar, identified as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, has 10 critically endangered species, and 21 endangered species. For the full report, please refer to the link at the bottom of this message. Each week, we will be featuring one of the 25 primate species in peril. This is being done in conjunction with Conservation International. The fact sheets are compiled by Sean Flannery at the WPRC Library and Information Service. Natuna Banded Leaf Monkey Presbytis natunae Indonesia Photo Link: http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/ci/ci12.html
Indonesia's Natuna Islands, located approximately midway between Borneo and
the Malay Peninsula in the South China Sea, are home to a highly threatened and
endemic colobine monkey.
Originally considered a subspecies of Presbytis siamensis, the banded leaf
monkey of North Natuna Island is now regarded as a full species.
Unfortunately, little is known about its conservation status. It is
reported to survive in a range of habitats, even including rubber
plantations. However, no protected forest areas currently exist and
pressure on remaining forests continues to grow as the result of
ill-planned development and failed trans-migration programs. There is a
very strong military presence on Natuna and the island is the site of a
large natural gas extraction project. Anticipated profits from gas
production might actually provide the opportunity for saving some of the
leaf monkey's tropical forest habitat from future logging operations.
Relevant Citations: Fact Sheet: The full report is available at: Full report _________________________________________________________________ Topics in Primate Conservation is supported by a grant RR00167, Regional Primate Centers Program, National Center for Research Resources, The National Institutes of Health. _________________________________________________________________ Posted Date: 4-08-03 |