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Primate Conservation and Commodity Life Cycle Analysis. Michelle Y. Merrill, Ph.D. Commodities pre-test:. Rank these commodities from worst (most harmful=1) to best (least harmful=4) in terms of their impact on non-human primates:. C. Poached primates . B. Processed peanut butter.
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Primate Conservation and Commodity Life Cycle Analysis Michelle Y. Merrill, Ph.D.
Commodities pre-test: • Rank these commodities from worst (most harmful=1) to best (least harmful=4) in terms of their impact on non-human primates: C. Poached primates B. Processed peanut butter A. Paper napkins D. Phones
Commodities pre-test (ct’d): • What criteria did you use to rank them? • What else would you want to know?
Tool Use and Social Learning in Orangutans Sumatran Orangutans (Pongoabelii) extracting seeds from the fruit of Neesiasp. http://www.cabrillo.edu/associations/climate/curriculum/MusaAti.wmv
More Time in Proximity 1 Increased Social Tolerance 2 More Diverse Social Partners more chances to learn any new behavior 4 more potential innovators to observe Reduced Competition for Resources 3 Larger Repertoire of Adaptive Behaviors
Meanwhile, at SuaqBalimbing… http://www.cabrillo.edu/associations/climate/curriculum/treecrash.wmv
Threats to PrimatesWhy are so many primates endangered? • Habitat Destruction: • Logging for timber, pulp, firewood • Conversion of forests for farming • Subsistence • Market/Plantation (esp. oil palm) • Wildfires • Mining
Threats to PrimatesWhy are so many primates endangered? • Poaching & Capture • Bushmeat • Accidental catch (snares) • Pet trade
Threats to PrimatesWhy are so many primates endangered? • War • Increased poaching • No patrols/ enforcement for protection • Often related to mining (e.g. diamonds, Coltan in Congo)