Simple Summary Each of the five primate species inhabiting Argentina faces various threats
in terms of conservation that hamper their ability to coexist with human populations. These …

Owl monkeys, genus Aotus, are distributed from Panama to the northeast of Argentina and
from the highlands of the Andes to the Atlantic coast. They are relatively small arboreal …

Conservation genetics is the use of genetics to understand and mitigate the threats caused
by anthropogenic activities, including habitat loss and fragmentation, wildlife trafficking, and …

Owl monkeys are small, elusive, and nocturnal, making them some of the hardest animals to
survey and study in the wild. We summarize the use of traditional field methods as well as …

Trade can have serious implications for primate species. Owl monkeys (Aotus spp.) have
historically been a principal species traded for biomedical research. Individuals found in the …

The owl monkeys, genus Aotus, are among the most widely distributed of all platyrrhine
genera. The 13 currently recognized taxa are found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia …

The colony of owl monkeys at the DuMond Conservancy has provided an exceptional
opportunity to study their biology while offering extensive outreach to the local community …

The montane forests of the Andes extend from northern Colombia, south through Ecuador,
Peru, and Bolivia, and include parts of the distributions of Aotus azarae, A. brumbacki, A …

The majority of the 11 species of owl monkeys (Aotus spp.) have declining populations or
are listed as data deficient. Deforestation due to agriculture, development, or logging poses …