CBC.ca - Experiencing Technical Difficulties The World Conservation Union's (IUCN) 2002 Red List of threatened Species liststhe world's 25 most endangered primates and more than 11,000 other plants and http://cbc.ca/stories/2002/10/08/endangered021008
UF Smathers Libraries Subject Guide: Endangered Species Rare and endangered Biota of Florida MSL ref QL84.22.F6.R37; threatened of Africaand Related Islands MSL ref QL692.A1.C65; threatened primates of Africa http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/msl/endspec.html
Extractions: George A. Smathers Libraries Subject Guide: Endangered Species Marston Science Library Introduction Information is provided here on endangered and threatened animals and plants, as well as species of special concern. Internet sites with broad coverage of endangered species information include the following: The World Conservation Union (IUCN) and IUCN/US Office The Endangered Species Program The Office of Protected Resources (National Marine Fisheries Service) The Conservation Breeding Specialist Group The EE-Link Endangered Species site at the University of Michigan (with US and international endangered species lists) Code of Federal Regulations. Title 50. Wildlife and Fisheries [Library West gov docs GP3.21: C64/9]
Extractions: CITES Since the last assessment in 1996, Critically Endangered primates increased from 13 to 19, and the number of threatened albatross species has increased from 3 to 16 due to birds drowning after accidentally being caught on hooks set by long-line fisheries. Freshwater turtles, heavily exploited for food and medicinal use in Asia, went from 10 to 24 Critically Endangered species in just four years.
Endangered Species: Geographic Trends :: Green Nature :: Mammals Madagascar has more Critically endangered and endangered primates than anywhere 1996,Indonesia harbours the highest number of threatened mammals (135 http://greennature.com/article205.html
Extractions: Madagascar has more Critically Endangered and Endangered primates than anywhere in the world. Identified as a biodiversity "hotspot," Madagascar has extremely high levels of endemism (species that occur in only one location) but has already lost more than 90 percent of its original natural vegetation. As in 1996, Indonesia harbours the highest number of threatened mammals (135 species). India (80 species) and Brazil (75 species) have moved ahead of China (72 species). Thailand (32 species) and the United States (29 species) are displaced from the "top 20" by Cameroon (38 species) and the Russian Federation (35 species). Tanzania (38 species) has also moved up from 20th to 14th position.
Macaca Fascicularis Status .. CITES Appendix I; US ESA - endangered; IUCN - Lower risknear threatened. Loridae Total number of primates listed 31. http://users.bart.nl/~edcolijn/primates.html
Extractions: Cercopithecidae - Cercopithecinae Author.......... : Raffles, 1821 ( Simia fascicularis Synonym......... M. carbonarius M. fuscus M. irus M. mordax M. phaeura M. pumilus M. resima Pithecus agnatus P. alacer P. baweanus P. bintangensis P. carimatae P. cupidus P. impudens P. karimoni P. lapsus P. lautensis P. lingae P. lingungensis P. mandibularis P. mansalaris P. sirhassenensis Semnopithecus kra Common Name..... : Crab-eating, Long-tailed or Java macaque. Vernacular Name. : Kera; Monyet ekor panjang. Distribution.... : Sumatra, Kalimantan, Panaitan, Java, Barung, Bawean, Kangean Islands, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Alor, Sumba, Timor; islands off Sumatra and Borneo, except Mentawai Islands. Ecology......... : Forest edges and plantations; diurnal. Status.......... : CITES - Appendix II; IUCN - Lower risk: near threatened. Author.......... : Schinz, 1825 ( Macacus maurus Synonym......... M. brachyurus M. inornatus Papio hypomelas Common Name..... : Moor macaque.
Staff.washington.edu/timk/cyto/text/iucn_redlist.txt endangered AND threatened primates Source 1994 IUCN Red List of threatenedAnimals. International Union for Conservation of Nature http://staff.washington.edu/timk/cyto/text/iucn_redlist.txt
Extractions: ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PRIMATES [Source: 1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Cambridge, U.K.] The IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals includes lists of those species and subspecies known or suspected to be threatened with extinction, and those known or believed to have become extinct in the wild. The Red List complements the IUCN and IUCN/ICBP Red Data Books and the IUCN-SSC Action Plans, which contain more detailed information; it is published periodically, usually at two-year intervals. The Red List is compiled and maintained for IUCN by the World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) with the advice of the IUCN-SSC Specialist Groups and the assistance, with regard to birds, of BirdLife International (formerly ICBP). IUCN THREATENED SPECIES CATEGORIES EXTINCT (Ex) Species not definitely located in the wild during the past 50 years (criterion as used by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). N.B. On a few occasions, the category Ex? has been assigned; this denotes that it is virtually certain that the taxon has recently become extinct. ENDANGERED (E) Taxa in danger of extinction and whose survival is unlikely if the causal factors continue operating. Included are taxa whose numbers have been reduced to a critical level or whose habitats have been so drastically reduced that they are deemed to be in immediate danger of extinction. Also included are taxa that may be extinct but have definitely been seen in the wild in the past 50 years. VULNERABLE (V) Taxa believed likely to move into the 'Endangered' category in the near future if the causal factors continue operating. Included are taxa of which most or all the populations are decreasing because of over-exploitation, extensive destruction of habitat or other environmental disturbance; taxa with populations that have been seriously depleted and whose ultimate security has not yet been assured; and taxa with populations that are still abundant but are under threat from severe adverse factors throughout their range. N.B. In practice, 'Endangered' and 'Vulnerable' categories may include, temporarily, taxa whose populations are beginning to recover as a result of remedial action, but whose recovery is insufficient to justify their transfer to another category. RARE (R) Taxa with small world populations that are not at present 'Endangered' or 'Vulnerable', but are at risk. These taxa are usually localised within restricted geographical areas or habitats or are thinly scattered over a more extensive range. INDETERMINATE (I) Taxa known to be 'Endangered', 'Vulnerable' or 'Rare' but where there is not enough information to say which of the three categories is appropriate. INSUFFICIENTLY KNOWN (K) Taxa that are suspected but not definitely known to belong to any of the above categories, because of lack of information. THREATENED (T) Threatened is a general term to denote species which are 'Endangered', 'Vulnerable', 'Rare', the U.S. Office of Endangered Species. In previous volumes it is has been used to identify taxa comprised of several sub-taxa which have differing status categories. COMMERCIALLY THREATENED (CT) Taxa not currently threatened with extinction, but most or all of whose populations are threatened as a sustainable commercial resource, or will become so, unless their exploitation is regulated. This category applies only to taxa whose populations are assumed to be relatively large. N.B. In practice, this category has only been used for marine species of commercial importance that are being overfished in several parts of their ranges. Order PRIMATES Family LEMURIDAE E Hapalemur griseus alaotrensis Alaotran Gentle Lemur Madagascar K Hapalemur griseus griseus Grey Gentle Lemur Madagascar V Hapalemur griseus occidenfalis Western Gentle Lemur MadaRascar R Eulemurfulvus albifrons White-fronted Lemur Madagascar V Eulemurfulvus albocollaris White-collared Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur fulvus collaris Collared Lemur Madagascar R Eulemur fulvus fulvus Brown Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur fulvus mayottensis Mayotte Lemur Mayotte R Eulemur fulvus rufus (E. macaco rufus) Red-fronted Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur fulvus sanfordi (E. macaco sanfordi) Sanford's Lemur Madagascar E Eulemur macaco flavifrons Sclater's Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur macaco macaco Black Lemur Madagascar Family CALLITRICHIDAE E Callithrix argentata leucippe Golden-white Bare-ear Marmoset Brazil E Saguinus bicolor bicolor Pied Tamarin Brazil V Saguinus fuscicollis leucogenys Andean Saddle-back Tamarin Peru V Saguinus imperator imperator Black-chinned Emperor Tamarin Bolivia; Brazil; Peru Family CEBIDAE E Alouatta fusca fusca Northern Brown Howling Monkey Brazil E Aloutta belzebul ululata Red-handed Howling Monkey Brazil E Aloutta palliata aequatorialis South Pacific Blackish Howling Monkey Colombia; Ecuador; Panama?; Peru V Aotos lemurinus griseimembra Night Monkey Colombia E Ateles belzebuth hybridus Hybrid Spider Monkey Colombia; Venezuela E Ateles belzebuth marginatus White-whiskered Spider Monkey Brazil V Callicebus cupreus ornatus Ornate Titi Colombia E Callicebus personatus barbarabrownae Northern Bahian Blond Titi Brazil E Callicebus personatus melanochir Southern Bahian Masked Titi Brazil E Callicebus personatus nigrifrons Black-fronted Titi Brazil E Callicebus personatus personatus Northern Masked Titi Brazil V Callicebus torquatus lucifer Widow Monkey Brazil; Colombia; Peru V Cebus albifrons cuscinus White-fronted Capuchin Bolivia?. Peru V Cebus albifrons yuracus Andean White-fronted Capuchin Ecuador, Peru V Cebus apella robustus Robust Tufted Capuchin Brazil E Cebus apella xanthosternos Yellow-breasted Capuchin Monkey Brazil E Chiropotes satanas satanas Black Saki Brazil V Chiropotes satanas utahicki Uta Hick's Bearded Saki Brazil E Lagothrix lagotricha lugens Colombian Woolly Monkey Colombia Family CERCOPITHEClDAE K Cercocebus albigena aterrimus (C. aterrimus) Black Mangabey Angola; Zaire E Cercocebus galeritus galeritus Tana River Mangabey Kenya; Tanzania E Cercocebus galeritus 'sanjei' Sanje Mangabey Tanzania V Cercocebus torquatus torquatus Collared Mangabey Cameroon; Congo; Cote d'Ivoire; Equatorial Guinea: Rio Muni; Gabon; Ghana; Guinea; Liberia; Nigeria; Senegal; Sierra Leone E Cercopithecus diana roloway Roloway Guenon Cote d'Ivoire; Ghana; To~o V Macaca ochreata brunnescens (M. brunnescens) Muna-Butung Macaque Indonesia: Butung. Muna E Macaca fuscata yakui Yakushima Macaque Japan E Macaca nemestrina pagensis (M. pagensis) Mentawai Macaque Indonesia: Mentawai Islands, Siberut, Sipora. North and South Pagai Islands V Macaca tonkeana hecki (M. Ilecki) Heck's Macaque Indonesia: Sulawesi K Papio hamadryas papio (P. papio) Guinea Baboon Gambia; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau?; Liberia?; Mali; Mauritania; Senegal; Sierra Leone R Procolobus badius temminckii (Procolobus temrninckii) (Procolobus badius has been included in the genus Colobus) Temminck's Red Colobus Gambia; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; SenePal E Procolobus badius waldroni Miss Waldron's Bay Colobus Cote d'Ivoire; Ghana E Procolobus badius pennantii (P. pennantii) Eastern Red Colobus Equatorial Guinea: Fernando Po E Procolobus badius bouvieri (P. pennantii bouvieri) Bouvier's Red Colobus Congo K Procolobus badius elliot (P. rufomitratus ellioti) Elliot's Red Colobus Uganda (ex?); Zaire K Procolobus badius foai (P. rufomitratusfoai, P. pennantiifoai) Foa Red Colobus Zaire E Procolobus badius gordonorum (P gordonorum, P. pennantii gordonorum) Uhehe Red Colobus Tanzania E Procolobus badius kirkii (Procolobus kirkii, P. pennantii kirkii) Zanzibar Red Colobus Tanzania: Zanzibar Tanzania: [Pemba Island] K Procolobus badius oustaleti (P. rufomitratus oustaleti, P. pennantii oustaleti)E Oustalet's Red Colobus Central African Republic; Sudan?; Zaire V Procolobus badius tephrosceles (P. rufomitratus tephrosceles, P. pennantii tephrosceles) Uganda Red Colobus Burundi; Rwanda; Tanzania; Uganda K Procolobus badius tholloni (P. rufomitratus tholloni, P. pennantii tholloni) Thollon's Red Colobus Zaire E Procolobus badius preussi (P. preussi, P. pennanti preussi) Preuss's Colobus Cameroon; Nigeria (ex?) V Procolobus badius rufomitratus (P. rufomitratus, P. rufomitratus rufomitratus) Tana River Colobus Kenya E Pygathrix roxellana bieti (Pygathrix bieti, sometimes included in Rhinopithecus) Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey China Family HOMINIDAE E Gorilla gorilla beringei Mountain Gorilla Burundi (ex?); Rwanda; Uganda; Zaire: Virunga Volcano region E Pan troglodytes verus West African Chimpanzee Coet d'Ivoire; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau (ex?); Liberia; Mali; Senegal; Sierra Leone [Gambia]
Endangered List Now 11,000 Species The number of critically endangered primate species rose from 120 species ofapes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are threatened with extinction. http://www.msnbc.com/news/818603.asp
Extinction Risk For 1 In 3 Primates, Study Says highest priorities for the survival of the world's most endangered primates IndoBurma primateon it, any one of several other equally threatened species might http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/10/1008_021008_primates.html
Extractions: One in every three of the world's apes, monkeys, lemurs, and other primates is now endangered with extinction, according to a report released this week by Conservation International (CI) and the Primate Specialist Group of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Primate species and sub-species classified as "critically endangered" and "endangered" jumped nearly two-thirds from 120 to 195 since the initial report was issued in January 2000. Asia now accounts for almost half of the world's most endangered primates, with 11 listed in the top 25, including six that are new additions. Africa (eight), central and South America (three), and Madagascar (three) are home to the other primates on the list. These include the Sumatran orangutan of Indonesia, the mountain gorilla of Africa, and northern muriqui of Brazil. The Natuna banded leaf monkey, (
National Geographic News: Environment Arctic Life threatened by Toxic Chemicals, Groups Say October 8, 2002 the world'sapes, monkeys, lemurs, and other primates is now endangered with extinction http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/environment_04.html
Extractions: Several boaters in Florida were seriously injured last summer by giant sturgeon that leapt out of the river and crashed into boats. Now, the fish are migrating to the Gulf of Mexico for the winter, as wildlife officials work to devise a conservation plan for the threatened species. GO Australia Wrestles with Fire Control Australia is bracing for an extreme fire season as summer approaches in the southern hemisphere, and many fires are already burning throughout the eastern states. The hot topic Down Under is how to protect human life and property while preserving biodiversity. GO Mysterious Kenya Flamingo Die-Offs Tied to Toxins, Study Says For nearly a decade, flamingos in lakes of the East African Rift Valley have periodically perished in large numbers, leaving the shores littered with pink bird carcasses. The deaths have alarmed conservationists and triggered investigations, but the exact cause remains unknown. GO Quarter of U.S. Birds in Decline, Says Audubon
(10/10/2002) 1 In 3 Of World's Primates Now Endangered Vietnam, with another 16 percent from China and 12 percent from Indonesia. of anyof the 195 species threatened with extinction. . 25 MOST endangered primates. http://www.monitor.net/monitor/0210a/primatesthreatened.html
Extractions: report on endangered primates The Natuna banded leaf monkey is found only on Indonesia's Natuna Islands where no protected forest areas exist (ENS) WASHINGTON, DC One in every three of the world's apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are now threatened with extinction, warns a new report by international conservation groups. The report notes that primate species and subspecies classified as endangered or critically endangered has jumped by almost 63 percent from 120 to 195 since the last version of the report was issued in January 2000. "The World's Top 25 Most Endangered Primates-2002," complied by Conservation International (CI) and the Primate Specialist Group of IUCN-The World Conservation Union, was finalized during a recent gathering of the International Primatological Society, at its 19th Congress in Beijing, China. Asia now accounts for almost 45 percent of the world's most endangered primates, the report shows, with 11 listed in the top 25, including six that are new additions. Africa has eight primates on the list, the Neotropics hosts three endangered primates, and Madagascar is home to the final three primates represented on the list. "The latest information made available at the International Primatological Society Congress in Beijing highlighted the fact that Asia has now become the world leader in endangered primates," said Conservation International president Russ Mittermeier.
Protecting Endangered Animals Conservation Organizations Protecting These primates. Connecticut endangered Species Detailed list of Connecticut endangered, threatened and special concern http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listconservasa.html
Extractions: Sage Park Middle School Introduction Animal Conservationists- Primates The Primates Studied ... Conservation Organizations Protecting These Primates For your 'Conservationist in Action ' Project, research your assigned scientist, the animal she studied, and the conservation organization that evolved because of her advocacy. Complete your Conservationist Research Sheet as you explore the websites. As you learn, consider what qualities your scientist possessed that made her successful in her field. Reflect on whether you possess or might develop similar qualities. For extra credit, review the websites under 'Bringing Conservation Home' and develop your own conservation organization to help the local endangered species of your choice. Either use WORD to create a homepage or make a poster depicting your organization. Have fun! Endangered mountain gorillas About the Mountain Gorilla - Info on classification, habitat, diet, behavior of mountain gorilla- also photos
Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Community-based Conservation, India Present status and key issues of biodiversity and conservation in India, including conservation case Category Science Environment Biodiversity Regional Asia India Since the last assessment of globally threatened species in 1996, the numberof Critically endangered primates has increased from 13 to 19. http://www.teriin.org/biodiv/biodiv.htm
Extractions: Globally, however, biodiversity is under siege. The 2000 IUCN (World Conservation Union) Red List of Threatened Species indicates that species extinction is on an increasing spiral. Since the last assessment of globally threatened species in 1996, the number of Critically Endangered primates has increased from 13 to 19. While the 1996 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals, listed 169 Critically Endangered (CR) and 315 Endangered mammals, the 2000 analysis lists 180 CR and 340 Endangered mammals. Similarly, for birds there is an increase from 168 to 182 CR and from 235 to 321 Endangered species. As many as one in four of mammal species and one in eight bird species are threatened and the number of threatened animal species has increased from 5,201 to 5,435. Approximately, 25% of reptiles, 20% of amphibians and 30% of fishes (mainly freshwater) are listed as threatened. The number of Critically Endangered Reptiles has increased from 10 to 24 and Endangered from 28 to 47 species. Turtles and tortoises in particular are greatly threatened. The number of Critically Endangered species among freshwater turtles went from 10 in the 1996 IUCN assessment to 24 in the 2000 IUCN assessment, and this can be ascribed to unregulated harvests for food and medicines. Trends suggest that the trade in turtles after depleting populations in Southeast Asia is shifting to the Indian subcontinent and even to the Americas and Africa.
Endangered Species - RedJellyfish.com the very survival of other primate species is threatened due to habitat loss andhuman predation. Nearly half of all primates are endangered species according http://www.redjellyfish.com/aa-especiesfeature.shtml
Extractions: My Life With the Chimpanzees : The only autobiography written for younger readers, this book is illustrated throughout with many photos of the author's childhood and years in Africa. "An engrossing tale of adventure and commitment." Defenders of Wildlife. More books on Animals Gorillas in the Mist Although Dr. Fossey's work ended tragically with her murder, her book remains an enthralling testament to one of the longest field studies of primates, covering fifteen years in the lives of four gorilla families in Central Africa. More books on Animals I MPERILED PRIMATES As the number of people surpasses 6 billion, and the planet suffers from the effects of our extreme overpopulation, the very survival of other primate species is threatened due to habitat loss and human predation. Nearly half of all primates are endangered species according to the World Conservation Union, and some experts predict that many of the world's primate species will go extinct within the next 10 to 20 years. Just what are we losing when we allow primates to go extinct? Our relatives! We humans are primates, and share 98.4 percent of our gene pool with chimpanzees! There are
The Heat Is Online You Are Here. Planet Earth Biodiversity endangered primates Sites pertainingthe threatened extinction of our closest relatives in the Animal Kingdom, the http://www.linkvoyager.com/cgi-bin/serve.fcgi/planet_earth/endangered_primates/
Extractions: Sites pertaining the threatened extinction of our closest relatives in the Animal Kingdom, the Great Apes and other Primates. Endangered Primates Sites Monkeys, Apes Are Being Eaten to Extinction Conservation International - Many Primates Face Extinction Surge of Primate Extinctions Lies Ahead Our Featured Site! Extreme Weather in a Wetter World
Orangutans Online world's apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are now threatened with extinction primatespecies and subspecies classified as endangered or critically http://www.orangutansonline.com/articles/article124.htm
Extractions: Environmental News Service 8/10/02 WASHINGTON, DC, October 8, 2002 (ENS) - One in every three of the world's apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are now threatened with extinction, warns a new report by international conservation groups. The report notes that primate species and subspecies classified as endangered or critically endangered has jumped by almost 63 percent - from 120 to 195 - since the last version of the report was issued in January 2000. "The World's Top 25 Most Endangered Primates-2002," complied by Conservation International (CI) and the Primate Specialist Group of IUCN-The World Conservation Union, was finalized during a recent gathering of the International Primatological Society, at its 19th Congress in Beijing, China. Asia now accounts for almost 45 percent of the world's most endangered primates, the report shows, with 11 listed in the top 25, including six that are new additions. Africa has eight primates on the list, the Neotropics hosts three endangered primates, and Madagascar is home to the final three primates represented on the list. "The latest information made available at the International Primatological Society Congress in Beijing highlighted the fact that Asia has now become the world leader in endangered primates," said Conservation International president Russ Mittermeier.
June 20, 2000: Background conservation of endangered and threatened species, and Numerous species are criticallyendangered in all is particularly dangerous for all species of primates. http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/106cong/fisheries/00jun20/background.htm
Extractions: June 15, 2000 MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans FROM: Subcommittee Majority Staff RE: Hearing on H.R. 3407 and H.R. 4320 At 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans will meet in Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building to hold a hearing on H.R. 3407, the Keystone Species Conservation Act, and H.R. 4320, the Great Ape Conservation Act. Those invited to testify include: The Honorable Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior; Ms. Ginette Hemley, Vice President for Species Conservation, World Wildlife Fund; Dr. William Conway, President, Wildlife Conservation Society; Mr. Richard Lattis, President, American Zoo and Aquarium Association; Dr. Russ Mittermeier, President, Conservation International Foundation; Mr. Stewart Hudson, Executive Director, The Jane Goodall Institute; and Ms. Christine Wolf, Director of Government and International Affairs, The Fund for Animals. General Background The vast majority of endangered or threatened species throughout the world receive little, if any, U.S. funding. Presently, three U.S. grant programs exist (via the Fish and Wildlife Service) for In-situ conservation: the African Elephant, Asian Elephant, and Rhino and Tiger Conservation Acts and their related Funds (commonly known as the Multinational Species Conservation Fund). In Fiscal Year 2000, collectively, these programs received $2.4 million. Currently, no general program exists to address the general need to conserve all other imperiled species outside the United States.
Star Magazine Finally, among the threatened primates, the last one is the charismatic mammal ofthe It is now critically endangered and the causes are habitat loss through http://www.dailystarnews.com/magazine/2002/11/04/wildlife.htm
Extractions: Threatened Primates of Bangladesh By Kh. Ismat Hasan Jahid Human, Monkey, Langur, Gibbon and Loris all are the members of the same order Primates. Even 50 years ago these primates specially from monkey to Loris, were found in Bangladesh in a very consistent number. But day by day their number decreased in gradual succession and right now almost all of them are threatened. These mammals are now the members of the IUCN (The World Conservation Union) Red List of threatened animals. Mammals are on the red list of the World Conservation Union. The Red Lists of plants and animals all over the world are an inventory of threatened species whose number are dwindling due to various reasons. The species are usually categorised under different levels of threats towards extinction, such as, Vulnerable, Endangered and Critically Endangered and so on. Such categories of threat levels provide an assessment of the likelihood of extinction under the current circumstances. Thus, listing of a species in a higher risk category implies its higher level of threat towards extinction. These lists are also designed to generate attention to the disappearing species and the conservation needs to protect them. IUCN Bangladesh took the initiative to prepare a Red List of the threatened vertebrates at the national level by realising that the rich biodiversity of Bangladesh was under increasing threat and there existed very little data on the actual status of the threatened species.
Galago endangered AND threatened primates from the International Union for Conservationof Nature and Natural Resources, Cambridge, UK 1994 Red List of threatened http://www.snowcrest.net/goehring/a2/primates/galago.htm
One In Three Primates Face Extinction Union, shows that one in three primates are threatened with extinction. The report,The Worlds top 25 Most endangered primates 2002 highlights a http://www.talkwildlife.citymax.com/page/page/229673.htm
Extractions: A report released this month by Conservation International and the Primate Specialist Group of IUCN The World Conservation Union, shows that one in three primates are threatened with extinction. The report, The Worlds top 25 Most Endangered Primates 2002 highlights a shift in the numbers of primate species and sub-species classified as Critically Endangered and Endangered from 120 in the year 2000 to 195. A geographical breakdown of the distribution of these species has Asia topping the table with 45% of the worlds most endangered primates, 11 of these are listed in the top 25. The remainder of the top 25 are found in Africa (8), Madagascar (3) and the Neotropics (3). Some of the species to be included in the list are the mountain gorilla from Africa, Sumatran orangutan of Indonesia and the Delacours langur and grey-shanked douc from Vietnam. The latest information made available at the International Primatological Society Conference in Beijing highlighted the fact that Asia has now become the world leader in endangered primates, said Conservation International President, Russ Mittermeier. Of particular concern is the situation in Vietnam and China. Indeed, with several primates now numbering only in the dozens or low hundreds of individuals, Vietnam is at risk of undergoing a major primate extinction spasm within the next few years if rapid action is not taken. Fully 20% of the top 25 primates are located in Vietnam, with another 16% from China and 12% from Indonesia.
Endangered Animal Printouts - EnchantedLearning.com Loris Largeeyed primates from Southeast Asia. Nene or Hawaiian Goose An endangeredgoose that lives on Okapi The Okapi is a near-threatened nocturnal, giraffe http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/endangered.shtml
Extractions: Endangered Animal Printouts Endangered animals are those species that are in danger of going extinct. Their reproductive rates are lower than their mortality rates over long periods of time, so their numbers are diminishing. The reasons for this are varied, but lately, very often involves a loss of habitat as people encroach on their living areas. When a species is listed as endangered or threatened, it is not a death sentence. Many animals, like the bald eagle and the American alligator, were on the brink of extinction and are now recovering. Many species, however, will not recover, and could be lost forever. Throughout time, animal species have been going extinct (long before people evolved); paleontologists estimate that well over 90 percent of all plant and animal species that ever existed have gone extinct. Some Animals that are in danger of extinction
