One step forward, two steps backward: The frailty of howler monkey conservation in Los Tuxtlas, Mexico
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23437
Abstract: Most primate taxa are threatened by extinction and their populations are decreasing. The persistence of primates is thus conditional on conservation actions aimed at protecting them and their habitat. Here, we focus on the conservation… read more here.
Keywords: howler; conservation; mexico; los tuxtlas ... See more keywords
Hypopigmentation in mantled howler monkeys Alouatta palliata (gray 1849): First documented cases of whole‐body leucism in South America
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9628
Abstract: Abstract The existence of hypopigmentation like leucism is the result of genetic anomalies that might be enhanced by external factors such as pollution. This anomaly may reduce survival rates. Leucism has been recorded in wildlife,… read more here.
Keywords: howler monkeys; whole body; howler; hypopigmentation ... See more keywords
Molecular detection of Bifidobacterium spp. in faeces of black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra)
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DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12395
Abstract: Bifidobacterium genus are considered to be beneficial bacteria for their hosts; however, knowledge about the specific species that are part of the gut microbiome of howler monkeys is scarce. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a… read more here.
Keywords: detection bifidobacterium; howler monkeys; molecular detection; howler ... See more keywords
Integrated approaches to howler monkey (Alouatta spp.) medicine in professional care and conservation
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.897404
Abstract: Howler monkeys (Alouatta spp.) are threatened by anthropogenic pressures such as habitat fragmentation and deforestation, while conservation efforts are challenging to coordinate as natural geographic distribution ranges are the largest of any New World primate.… read more here.
Keywords: health; professional care; conservation; howler ... See more keywords