Primate Behaviors and Characteristics

The most common threat to primates is other primates, specifically humans. There are several species that have become endangered including the golden lion tamarin and the gorilla. The loss of their natural habitat is a specific problem to the dwindling of populations. In some countries, species of primates are slaughtered because they are considered a nuisance. Some types of monkeys are hunted and consumed in countries like West Africa and South America. Most researchers believe that until the most populous of primates (humans) begin to conserve the environment and wildlife habitats, other species of primates will ultimately not be able to survive in the wild or will become extinct.

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