We are presently facing a potential extinction crisis for the order Primates (and many other life forms). In this course we will learn about threats to primate conservation globally. We will be using the, “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates 2018-2020” by Schwitzer et al. (2019) as a basis for the discussion of global primate populations. We will investigate conservation status, threats to conservations, success and failures within protecting our closest evolutionary cousins.
Primate Conservation
Primate Conservation
Instructor: Jonathan O'Brien
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What you'll learn
Identify conservation threats to Primates globally
Understand and identify conservation threat categories
Recognize threats to primate conservation across the areas where non-human primates live (Central/South America, Asia, and Africa)
Relate environmental changes to primate conservation
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There are 5 modules in this course
In the first module, I will introduce myself and begin defining the Order Primates. Many people have a ‘love’ of ‘monkeys’ without really understanding how incredibly diverse our Order is! This module starts with a definition of primates and then shows where the current radiation of primates still live.
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5 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts1 plugin
This module will begin by introducing the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), the IUCN RedList, and how species are designated in threat categories. We will also discuss different types of threats to primates globally.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will focus on the Top 25 Most Endangered Primates list. We will go region to region to learn about the primates and the threats they face toward the possibility of extinction.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module will address conservation organizations in multiple contexts. We will learn about 'in situ' and 'ex situ' conservation methodology. Finally, we will look at a number of conservation organizations and think about ways that the public can get involved.
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3 videos1 assignment1 peer review
Vietnam is home to an incredible diversity of primates. There are currently 25 species and subspecies living in this tropical country (Covert et al., 2017). In this module, we will discuss the diversity of primates, threats to conservation, and the groups that are helping to conserve these animals (and landscapes!).
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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JN
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024
very interesting and educational, I found this class so much more attractive than any course I ever took in college
SS
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2022
Great informative sessions, helps to identify primates in the regional territory.
MC
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2021
Fantastic course! I learned a lot and the course allowed me to explore my interests within primate conservation
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