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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 8h

Welcome to Primate Jeopardy! Based on the classic TV game show, this template lets you test your knowledge of primates or explore the NEPC website for answers. And remember: always answer in the form of a question! neprimateconservancy.org/primate-jeopardy/

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 11h

East Sumatran banded langurs (Presbytis percura) feed on non-native rubber trees introduced into their habitat. These became a cash crop, with huge swaths of forests destroyed. The langurs are now only found in a few isolated forests. Critically Endangered. Photo: ©Irfan Nurarifin/iNaturalist/CC.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 1d

Blond capuchins (Sapajus flavius) are found in a handful of populations along Brazil's Atlantic coast. An estimated 500 mature individuals remain. Losing habitat to coastal development, cattle ranching, & farming; habitats are severely fragmented. Endangered. Photo: Miguelrangeljr/Creative Commons.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes referred to as "lesser apes," gibbons dwell high in the canopy of tropical and subtropical rainforests across East, South, and Southeast Asia. Known for their agility and grace, and their complex songs, these primates are crucial to reforesting their ecosystems. youtu.be/uEct1wVggwQ

Gibbons—The Small Apes

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 2d

Silvery marmosets (Mico argentatus) are native to Brazil's eastern Amazon Rainforest. Adapted to disturbed and fragmented forests. Long, sharp incisor teeth facilitate gouging into tree bark for their diet of saps, gums, and resins. Widespread and adaptable, but threatened by ongoing deforestation.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 3d

Red brown lemurs (Eulemur rufus) are found in western and northwestern Madagascar. They inhabit dry deciduous forests. Known to hybridize with mongoose lemurs (E. Mongoz). Threatened by hunting, habitat loss, and capture for the pet trade. Listed as Vulnerable.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 4d

Modeled after classic flashcards, digital "cards" offer quick and easy access to insights into various primate species. Encourages exploration and reveals facts—like why each species can have multiple common names but only one scientific name, and much more. neprimateconservancy.org/primate-pros/

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 4d

Spix's night monkey (Aotus vociferans)
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Spix's Night Monkey—An adaptable species

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 5d

Baboons are large, clever, mostly ground-dwelling monkeys who live in sizeable, complex troops with intricate social lives. Frequently maligned and underappreciated. Six beautiful baboon species grace Africa's savannas and woodlands.
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Baboons...in a Nutshell

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 5d

West African pottos (Perodicticus potto) are native to a wide geographic range throughout West Africa. Solitary, slow-moving, and nocturnal. Threatened by pervasive and ongoing habitat loss and hunting. Near Threatened.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 6d

Apply the 7-Step Scientific Method to explore the common evolutionary history of primate species, including humans. This lesson explores our interconnected evolutionary journey and the vital role each plays in the tapestry of biodiversity. neprimateconservancy.org/intro-evolutionary-family-tree/

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 6d

Someone posted silvery gibbon calls, not duets, which we have reposted for your enjoyment.

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yd-lon.bsky.social @yd-lon.bsky.social · 7d

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Silvery Gibbon Call #silverygibbon #gibbon #apes

TikTok video by Saranghae Jazzmin

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 6d

Nice! Thank you!!!

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 6d

I wish we had a recording, but, sadly, we do not. 😞

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 6d

Cao-vit gibbons (Nomascus nasutus), also called eastern black crested gibbons. were considered extinct until 2002. Thanks to coordinated conservation efforts, their population has rebounded and stabilized at an estimated 135 individuals. Still Critically Endangered. youtu.be/BcjsJ7Eimtg

Cao-Vit Gibbon—Critically Endangered

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 7d

Silvery gibbons (Hylobates moloch) are confined to 29 fragmented forests in western and central Java. All gibbons are known for their songs, mostly in duet; unlike other species, silvery gibbons are soloists. Populations are declining steadily due to habitat loss and human encroachment. Endangered.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 8d

Golden-brown mouse lemurs (Microcebus ravelobensis) inhabit northwestern Madagascar's forests. Nocturnal, they build nests of leaves, unlike other mouse lemurs who prefer to shelter in tree holes. Threatened by deforestation for agriculture, seasonal fires, and forest fragmentation.
Vulnerable.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 9d

In Lesson 2 of "What is Nature?", we explore the intriguing world of pollinators, emphasizing the vital resources they need to flourish in their environments and their role in biodiversity. neprimateconservancy.org/lesson-2-pollination-introduction/

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 9d

Monk sakis (Pithecia monachus), also called Geoffroy's monk sakis and Miller's monk sakis, are endemic to Brazil and Peru. Their long, coarse hair piloerects when they are approached, making them appear larger than they actually are. Their habitats remain largely intact with fewer human pressures.

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 10d

Some of Latin America's monkeys have physical adaptations that distinguish them from any other monkeys in the world. The family of Atelidae monkeys has traits that any superhero would envy. So, who are these remarkable monkeys? Discover the answers here…in a nutshell. youtu.be/owSio8ynQuM

The Envy of Superheroes—Prehensile Tails, Vestigial Thumbs, and Roaring Monkeys

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 10d

Emperor tamarins (Tamarinus imperator) are native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. They form mixed-species groups with Weddell's saddleback tamarins and Goeldi's marmosets, at times bullying the smaller monkeys from prime feeding spots and other times tossing morsels to them. No major threats

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 11d

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 11d

Lesson 3 of "What is Nature?" delves into Biodiversity, the foundation of life! Discover Earth's Living Organisms, which encompass Genetic, Species, and Ecosystem Diversity, and Biodiversity Hotspots. Includes videos and interactive activities. neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-introduction/

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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 11d

Dryas monkeys (Cercopithecus dryas) are restricted to two widely separated and isolated regions in the Central Basin of the Congo. Just 100 to 250 mature individuals are known to remain. Primarily threatened by ongoing illegal hunting. Endangered. Photo: © dalempijevic1/iNaturalist/Creative Commons.

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