Michelle Sauther's South African Bushbaby Reserach Featured in ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Today
Many of the hallmarks of human civilization—from roads and power lines to pet dogs—are taking a larger-than-expected toll on non-human primates living in Africa, according to two recent studies.Ìý The findings result from a collaboration between ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ and three South Africa-based institutions: the University of Venda, the Lajuma Research Centre and a conservation organization called the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT). They take an almost forensic look at what is killing wild animals in South Africa. The country is home to five species of non-human primates, including greater (Otolemur crassicaudatus) and southern lesser (Galago moholi) bushbabies. These primates spend most of their lives in trees, and some are so small they can fit in the palm of your hand.