New Delhi – Wildlife researchers say 25 species of monkeys, langurs, lemurs and gorillas are on the brink of extinction and need global action to protect them from increasing deforestation and illegal trafficking.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature said on Monday that primates from Asia and Africa are severely threatened. Six of the species live on the island nation of Madagascar.
The report was released at a biodiversity conference being held in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad.
The report said conservation efforts have helped several species of primates that are no longer listed as endangered.
Wildlife experts say primates help disperse seeds and maintain forest diversity.
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: Join Now
Be Part of Quality Journalism |
Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast. |
| ACT NOW |
| MONTHLY | Rs 100 |  |
| YEARLY | Rs 1000 | |
| LIFETIME | Rs 10000 | |
