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First Field Study of the Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey

1980; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 15; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0030605300028908

1365-3008

Mariella Leo Luna,

Primate Behavior and Ecology

After spending five months in Peru on the first field study of this rare monkey, which until 1974 was thought to be extinct ( Oryx 13,1), the author believes that habitat destruction is the greatest threat to its survival, and that action to protect it now and provide refuges is urgent.