This case is a reminder of the urgency of conserving forests to protect the species which inhabit them. 🌿

These serious injuries, possibly caused by a dog attack, led the specialist to recommend euthanasia as the most compassionate option to avoid more suffering. This case is not an isolated event. Habitat loss due to deforestation is exposing these primates to increasing dangers.

After being evaluated by a veterinarian, the animal was found to have perforations in the skin of the abdomen, a complete dislocation between two lumbar vertebrae and severe damage to the spinal cord, without possibility of recovery through surgery or medical treatment.

A San Martin titi monkey (𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦), a species endemic to San Martín, Peru, and Critically Endangered, was recently found injured on a road. The person who found it alerted the Regional Environmental Authority (ARA), who came to its rescue.

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A series of three photos taken in lion-tailed macaques' shrinking habitat in India. The first two show animals eating food offered by humans in passing cars on a roadway. A third shows a macaque dead in the road. By encouraging animals to hang out on the road and eat human food, drivers contribute to their decline. From: http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1200343/28675543/1734352315900/PC38_Sheheer_et_al_Food_provisioning_lion_tail_macaques.pdf

It is the rare academic article with images that alone convey a conclusion. "Increasing Food Provisioning and Habituation Threaten the Endangered Lion-Tailed Macaque" (November 2024 Primate Conservation @peopleprimate.bsky.social) shows why you should never feed the monkeys. #primates

‼️If you find injured wildlife, follow the examples above: stay calm, avoid interacting directly with the animal and report the case to the authorities. Every effort, accompanied by institutions like NPC, helps to protect the wildlife that enriches our environments. 🌳🦉✨

In another case, workers at a restaurant found an owl (𝘔𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘢) inside a disused oven. Upon notifying (ARA), we were able to rescue it and ensure the bird's recovery.

A toucanet (𝘗𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘴) was found unconscious on a motorcycle by a girl who, together with her parents, took it to a veterinarian, who then contacted the Regional Environmental Authority (ARA). Thanks to their quick action, the bird recovered well.

🦉 Wild birds in the city: a call for responsible coexistence
Two recent rescue cases in Moyobamba should remind us all of the importance of living responsibly with the wildlife that surrounds us.

#Peru #Neoprimate #NeotropicalPrimateConservation #Conservation #IPPL

NPC & the Regional Environmental Authority of San Martin recently rescued & released a pygmy anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), thanks to a report from the public.

Every effort counts to conserve the biodiversity that surrounds us. 🌿

#Peru #Neoprimate #NeotropicalPrimateConservation #Conservation

There's another, very good list of primate people that I did not know about when I made this. There's some crossover but there will be differences too! Check out this starter pack and please do send your suggestions for additions to the list!

#primates #primatewelfare #dvocacy #conservation

Wild monkeys flake stone tools - Nature Wild capuchin monkeys in Brazil deliberately break stones, unintentionally producing flakes similar to the ancient sharp-edged flakes characterized as intentionally produced Pliocene–Pleistocene homin...

Now that @nature.com has joined us, here’s a #ThrowbackThursday to our study on wild capuchins deliberately breaking stones and making flakes.

I got lucky filming this activity, when I stayed behind while my team climbed a sandstone plateau. The monkeys turned up, and the rest is (pre)history 🧪🐒🏺

Primate Cruelty Exposed: Legal Victory Shows the Need for Ongoing Advocacy The convictions of Adriana Orme and Holly Le Gresley for their role in a monkey torture ring mark a victory for animal protection. Sentenced in the UK, they caused suffering to protected animals by commissioning and sharing videos of baby monkeys, mostly macaques, being brutally abused for online entertainment. These convictions highlight a growing issue of “monkey hatred” online. This blog explores the impact of this case and what must be done to stop primate abuse worldwide.

Blog @AsiaforAnimals & @Action4Primates looks at the significance of recent UK convictions of people involved in online #monkey torture rings, & the ongoing fueling of monkey cruelty & hatred by #socialmedia platforms: www.asiaforanimals.com/post/primate... @LadyFreethinker @jaan_indonesia

Fake Rescue Report | SMACC Spot the Scam: SMACC exposes fake animal rescues

2024 was the year of the Fake Rescue.

Exhibit #1: Spot the Scam, from Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition, documented the rise of this video genre. #Primates were second only to cats as those intentionally imperiled for content creators to "rescue." 1/4

Frontiers | Global wildlife trade and trafficking contribute to the world’s nonhuman primate conservation crisis A growing global human population, habitat conversion, and the indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources have created unsustainable demands on nature,...

An important article published earlier this year. Several NPC team members are coauthors:

Global wildlife trade and trafficking contribute to the world’s nonhuman primate conservation crisis

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Ciclo entrevistas - LUCIANA OKLANDER YouTube video by NEOCIENCIA

Exclusive interview with NPC Argentina's Luciana Oklander! 🐒✨
She specialises in the genetics and conservation of species such as the red howler monkey, the black and golden carayá, and the black capuchin.

#primates #neotropicalprimateconservation
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NPC had an amazing experience at the recent joint Latin American and Colombian Primatology Congress in Pereira, Colombia. Thanks to all who made it such a success! #primates #Latam #Biodiversity #NPC #NeotropicalPrimateConservation #Conservation

Song of the San Martin Titi Monkey / Canción del Tocon YouTube video by Neotropical Primate Conservation

Listen to the absolutely wonderful duet of the San Martin titi monkey! I recorded this many years ago near Moyobamba in Peru, and I really never tire of listening...

Congratulations to Anna!

A realistic painting of two spider monkeys in each others' arms

Artist: Julie Bell 💕🐒

#primates #worldmonkeyday (yes, it was yesterday)

Just a reminder 💚

Diluting the Wildlife (Protection) Act for rhesus macaques will be devastating for this Indian species Rhesus macaques, once protected in India, now face weakened legal safeguards. Captured from the wild, they endure horrific transport and exploitation, including cruel laboratory experiments. This no...

#primates #primateconservation #protectprimates

Monkeys Are Talking. Are We Listening? What They Teach Us About Our Planet’s Future Every rustle in the trees and every chatter from the treetops carries more than just sound, it carries a message. Monkeys, and primates in general, are some of the most intelligent and socially complex animals on Earth and are deeply connected to their environments. Their behaviors, habitats, and interactions with the ecosystem are not only fascinating but also serve as indicators of the state of our planet. As they navigate their forests, they’re telling us about the health of the world we all

#worldmonkeyday #primates

To celebrate #worldmonkeyday, we've opened a BlueSky account!

Pictured here are just two of the monkey species on whose behalf we work - the San Martin titi monkey and the yellow-tailed woolly monkey, both endemic to a small part of Northern Peru.

It's great to be here!

#primates #monkeys