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4th international gibbon husbandry health and conservation conference
The Gibbon Conservation Society (GCS) will host the 4th International Gibbon Husbandry, Health and Conservation Conference in October 2024.
The conference will see primate experts from all over the world come together to discuss the latest developments in the conservation of small apes.
This International Gibbon Conference is the effort of the IUCN Section on Small Apes to bring together those working in the field of gibbon conservation, husbandry, and veterinary care to share knowledge, improve practices, and encourage a supportive network to ensure gibbons all over the world get the best possible chance at life.
New gibbon-based game in apple arcade
“Apple Arcade debuts Gibbon: Beyond the Trees, taking us on an ‘ecological adventure’ while also raising awareness about climate change and the endangered fate of a family of apes.”
-Mikhail Gomes (Features Editor, Lifestyle Asia India & Contributor - Augustman)
saving primates where they live
“The American Society of Primatologists (ASP) is the largest professional society of primatologists in North America. We aim to study and protect some of the world’s most endangered lemurs, monkeys and apes.
Unfortunately, more than 65% of primate species are threatened with extinction.
Major threats to primates include deforestation, mining, development, commercial agriculture, and hunting.”
Learn more about the conservation efforts being lead by the American Society of Primatologists and how you can help by clicking below:
responsible Use of images of non-human primates on social media
The IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group has created guidelines for appropriate use of non-human primates in images on social media. It can be tempting for professionals to post photos or video of them working with primates, however, images lacking context can be misconstrued and can inadvertently fuel the wildlife trade in range countries. Please read the guidelines and commit to supporting wild gibbons.
IUCN SSC Best practice guidelines for responsible images of non-human primates
