How to Protect our Primate Populations
Throughout the world, wildlife is fighting for survival in their efforts to maintain their habitats among destruction due to human-induced deforestation, climate change, illegal wildlife trade , etc. Primate species that used to exist in plentiful quantities are dwindling in their numbers as survival has become a challenge not every primate was able to adapt to. As humans, we should be reminded that there are other primates with whom we share our earth with, and that they have as much of a right to be here as we do. As our closest living relatives, it is a wonder we have allowed their numbers to come eerily close to extinction. Therefore, it is our duty to bring these numbers back to a safe level, so that one day these primates can continue to thrive on an earth their ancestors have walked since ancient times. Thankfully, efforts have been made to reduce the effects of extinction among primate populations. From simply spreading the word to being an active participant in their re...