Primate Conservation: Protecting Our Closest Relatives
Discover how global threats impact primate populations while exploring IUCN classification systems and regional conservation initiatives worldwide.
Discover how global threats impact primate populations while exploring IUCN classification systems and regional conservation initiatives worldwide.
This course focuses on the critical issue of primate conservation in the face of a potential extinction crisis. Students will explore the diverse world of primates and the threats they face globally. The curriculum covers the IUCN Red List categories, various conservation concerns including hunting, deforestation, and illegal trade, and examines case studies of endangered primates across different regions. Participants will learn about both in situ and ex situ conservation methods, study the roles of various conservation organizations, and gain insights into practical ways to contribute to primate conservation efforts. The course culminates with a detailed case study of primate conservation in Vietnam, offering a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and strategies in protecting these fascinating animals.
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What you'll learn
Understand the diversity of primates and their habitats worldwide
Identify and explain the IUCN Red List threat categories for endangered species
Recognize major threats to primate conservation, including hunting, deforestation, and illegal trade
Analyze conservation challenges and strategies across different primate habitats in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Madagascar
Explore the roles of various conservation organizations and differentiate between in situ and ex situ conservation methods
Evaluate case studies of endangered primates and successful conservation efforts
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to primate conservation, addressing the urgent need to protect our closest evolutionary relatives from extinction. Students will gain a deep understanding of primate diversity, the IUCN Red List categories, and the various threats facing primates globally. The curriculum covers key conservation issues such as hunting, deforestation, and illegal wildlife trade, while also exploring successful conservation strategies. Through regional case studies and a focused examination of primate conservation in Vietnam, participants will learn about the complexities of protecting primates in diverse habitats. The course also introduces students to various conservation organizations and methods, empowering them with knowledge to contribute to primate conservation efforts.
Introduction to Conservation & Conservation Concerns
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
How We Define Threats
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Exploring Primates throughout Various Regions
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Conservation Organizations
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Case Study: Vietnam
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor and Primate Conservation Researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder
Jonathan O’Brien is an instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in the feeding and sensory ecology of Southeast Asian colobines. His research focuses on habitat variation among black shanked doucs (Pygathrix nigripes) and the conservation status of silvered langurs (Trachypithecus margarita) in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. Through his work, he aims to enhance understanding and promote the conservation of primates in Vietnam, contributing valuable insights into their ecological needs and challenges.
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