Extractions: The IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group and CI have joined forces to present and review the list and content of the World's 25 Most Endangered Primates every two years through an open meeting at the IPS Congresses. For this congress, there will be an evening discussion on the date, time, and location to be announced soon on this page. Please find background information for this discussion by following this link: 25 Most Endangered Primates
Other Services Ethogramsinventories of primate behavioral patterns endangered and threatened primates HUMBIOL discussion list for biological anthropology, http://pubwww.srce.hr/botanic/cisb/Edoc/fauna/sisavci/sisdrugi.htm
Extractions: Mammalia African Small Mammal Newsletter Assessment of body condition and dietary history in wild mammals OU research project Bishop Museum Vertebrate Zoology Collection types database CAUZ Members with an Interest in Mammals list arranged by taxonomic interest groupings Census of Australian Vertebrate Species (CAVS) mammal list Class Mammalia UMMZ Animal Diversity Web Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals, Bonn species list Cornell mammalogy page Danish Zoological Museum Mammal Section Endangered Mammal Research at JCU James Cook University of North Queensland Endangered species found on units of National Wildlife Refuge System US Fish Wildl Service Facts on File Book Catalogue browse mammals section via Inforonics Server Faunmap Illinois State Museum database on late Quaternery distribution of mammals in US FAUNMAP-L Faunmap discussion list Florida Museum of Natural History Mammalogy Department Institute of Arctic Biology University of Alaska, incl Large Animal Research Station Ivory identification scheme US National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory Journey North global study of wildlife migration - incl mammals KUNHM Division of Mammals Kansas University Natural History Museum Mammal exhibits at UC Museum of Paleontology Berkeley
Animal Facts About 20% of all endangered and threatened species are harmed by grazing. Roughly 50000 primates are currently used for animal research in the US http://www.animalliberationfront.com/Games/animal_facts.htm
ANIMAL RELATED LINKS African primates at Home Great info, sights and sounds. endangered, threatened and Other Protected Nongame Species Federal and State listed endangered http://home.globalcrossing.net/~brendel/animal.html
Extractions: ANIMAL/WILDLIFE/HABITAT CONSERVATION GROUPS African Wild Dog Conservation Fund Conservation and preservation of wild dogs. Amazing Environmental Organization Links to environmental info. American Association of Zoo Keepers Zoo keepers dedicated to professional animal care and conservation. Chula Vista Nature Center Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Conservation International Promote biodiversity in endangered ecosystems. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Establishing worldwide controls on trade of threatened species. Greenpeace International Using creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems. International Primate Protection League Working to protect gorillas and all living primates. Keiko the Killer Whale "Free Willy" star, at his new home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Dedicated to preserving natural resources.
Wildlife Laws US Fish And Wildlife Service Facts About Federal endangered and threatened Species More than 1000 species of animals and plants are regulations that apply to the Importation of primates, turtles, dogs, http://www.empowermentzone.com/wildlaws.txt
Extractions: Page Wildlife Laws: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Facts About Federal Wildlife Laws This booklet is designed as a guide to Federal laws that apply to the importation, exportation, trade, and sale of wildlife, including live and dead animals and animal parts and products. If you're a tourist traveling in foreign countries, a hunter planning a trip abroad, an importer or exporter, a scientist or an educator, the information in this booklet will help you comply with wildlife protection laws and make your trip the positive experience you want it to be. By observing the laws, you'll help preserve the world's wildlife resources and avoid delays in clearing Customs. As you read this booklet, you should be aware that the wildlife and wildlife parts and products mentioned are only a few of the species and items that are subject to Federal law. Also, while this booklet describes the basic requirements of Federal regulations, it does not cover them in full. More complete information is available from any of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices listed in the back of this booklet. IF YOU'RE TRAVELING ABROAD.... Some of the most beautiful and interesting souvenirs offered for sale abroad are made from the furs, hides, shells, feathers, teeth, and flesh of creatures threatened with extinction. Although tourists may lawfully buy such souvenirs in a number of foreign countries, it may be illegal to import them into the United States. Don't be fooled by the argument that "the animal is already dead so it doesn't matter if you buy something made from it." Should you buy items fashioned from endangered species, you'd be adding to the demand for such products and supporting a market for which more animals will be killed. When you consider purchasing a wildlife product during your travels, first make sure you can legally bring it home. Don't rely on assurances by the vendor. Check with the U.S. embassy or consular office, which can then contact the host government. A good rule is, "if in doubt, do without." There are no refunds if your purchase is seized by Customs or wildlife inspectors, and you might also find yourself subject to monetary penalties. Federal restrictions on the import and export of protected wildlife also apply to hunters who take trophies, businesses that deal in the animal and animal product trade, and scientists or teachers who use animals for research or educational purposes. Some exceptions are allowed, but most imports or exports of wildlife require that a Federal permit be obtained in advance. WHAT CAN'T BE IMPORTED AND EXPORTED? Endangered and Threatened Species More than 1,000 species of animals and plants are officially listed under U.S. law as endangered or threatened. With limited exceptions, none may be imported or exported either alive, as parts or products, or as hunting trophies. One of these exceptions is for certain antiques (check with Customs for more details). Other exceptions also may be granted by Federal permit for scientific research, breeding, or similar acceptable purposes that contribute to the species' conservation. Items falling into the endangered species category which are commonly sold abroad but are prohibited entry into the United States include: - Whole shells and "tortoise" shell jewelry made from the shells of sea turtles. - Sea turtle soup and facial cremes. - Rugs, pelts, hunting trophies, and a wide variety of manufactured articles (such as handbags, compacts, coats, wallets, key cases, etc.) made from the skins and/or fur of endangered or threatened animals, including the cheetah, jaguar, margay, ocelot, vicuna, tiger, and others. - Asian elephant ivory and whale teeth decorated with etchings (scrimshaw) or made into figurines (netsuke), curios, pendants, and other jewelry. - African elephant ivory, both raw and worked. - Crocodile and sea turtle leather shoes, handbags, belts, wallets, luggage, and similar articles. Leather products made from certain other reptiles, including the caiman, may also be prohibited. CITES Species Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), more than 120 nations are now regulating international trade to prevent the decline of species threatened (listed in Appendix I of Cites) or potentially threatened (listed in Appendix II) with extinction. Trade, which is defined as import, export, or re-export, of a long list of such threatened animal and plant species, is either virtually prohibited (Appendix I species) or restricted (Appendix II or III species). International shipment of these species (and products made from them) requires an import or export permit, or both, issued in advance by the official management authorities of the countries involved. Permits are issued after findings by scientific authorities that the trade won't be detrimental to the survival of the species in question. Marine Mammals Seals, whales, dugongs (sea cows), porpoises, walruses, sea otters, polar bears, and manatees also are protected by Federal laws. These animals (alive or dead), their parts, or products made from them may not be imported in most instances except by special permit. Articles made from these animals that are commonly sold abroad include: - Sealskin toys, purses, wallets, key cases, and clothing. - Whalebone and whale and walrus ivory, either in natural form or carved into figurines, curios, or jewelry. - Sea otter furs and clothing. - Polar bear hunting trophies, rugs and items of clothing. Birds and Bird Feathers The import of most wild bird feathers, mounted birds, and skins (with or without feathers) is prohibited by U.S. Customs law. Most migratory birds are protected by international treaty as well as by United States law and may not be possessed without permit. However, game birds that are legally killed in and exported from foreign countries by United States hunters may be imported or possessed. Fully manufactured artificial flies for fishing (other than those containing protected bird species) may also be imported and possessed. Prohibited or controlled items commonly sold abroad include: - Live and mounted migratory birds, including bald and golden eagles. - Feathers in a variety of forms. Including flowers, pictures, wearing apparel, Indian artifacts, necklaces, headbands, and curios decorated with feathers. - Most psittacine birds (parrots, macaws, etc.). Injurious Wildlife Several live animals, including but not limited to the fruit bat, mongoose, walking catfish, and java sparrow, may not be imported because they are deemed to be harmful to the environment, to people, or to animals and plants in the United States. This prohibition applies to animals in captivity, including pets, but does not apply to domesticated dogs, cats, or rabbits. Many States also have strict prohibitions against the introduction of non-native wildlife. Health certificates must accompany all imports of fresh or frozen fish produced commercially and salmon and trout harvested recreationally outside North American waters. Live salmon eggs also require health certificates. For a list of such certifying officials, contact the nearest Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Office. Wildlife Taken In Violation of State, Federal, Foreign, or Indian Tribal Law The Lacey Act helps foreign countries and our individual States enforce their wildlife conservation laws. Under the Lacey Act, it is a violation of Federal law to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any wildlife, including fish, that was taken, transported, possessed, or sold in violation of any State or foreign law, or taken or possessed in violation of other Federal law or Indian tribal law. Many countries prohibit the export of certain species, and the United States may also ban the importation of wildlife from individual foreign nations. Travelers should check with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about such restrictions before their trip. Lists of Species A list of wildlife and plants that specifically require a Federal permit in order to be imported may be obtained by writing to the offices listed in the back of this booklet. These lists include species that are: -Endangered or threatened. -Protected by CITES. -Injurious. -Migratory birds. -Marine mammals. In addition, travelers will need to be sure that they have any necessary foreign permits to establish that the wildlife they are importing into the United States was lawfully exported. WHERE IN THE UNITED STATES CAN WILDLIFE BE IMPORTED OR EXPORTED? Designated Ports To maintain control over importation and exportation, wildlife and wildlife products must enter or exit the United States at one of the following designated ports unless specific permits allow otherwise or unless conditions exist that allow entry or exit at a Canadian or Mexican border port, or a special port. New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL New Orleans, LA Chicago, IL Seattle, WA San Francisco, CA Honolulu, HI Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Portland, OR Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Canadian and Mexican Border Ports Wildlife, including parts and products, other than marine mammals or endangered, threatened, CITES, or injurious species, which is imported or exported for commercial purposes and whose origin is the United States, Canada, or Mexico, may enter or exit at any of 31 specified border ports in addition to the twelve designated ports listed above. A list of these 31 border ports may be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Special Ports Wildlife including parts and products, may be imported or exported from Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Alcan, if Alaska is the origin or final destination; through San Juan if Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands are the origin or final destination; and through Agana, if Guam is the origin or final destination. The use of these ports is not permitted for marine mammals, or endangered, threatened, CITES, or injurious species. Any Customs Port 1) Personal or Household effects Wildlife products or manufactured articles that are not intended for sale may enter or leave the United States through any Customs port if they are: -Worn as clothing. -Contained in accompanying personal baggage. -Part of a household move. The exception for personal or household effects does not apply to: -Packages mailed to the United States. -Raw or dressed furs or skins. -Game trophies. -Endangered or threatened wildlife. -Injurious wildlife. -Certain CITES species. -Marine mammals. 2) Trophies Wildlife, other than marine mammals or endangered, threatened, or CITES Appendix I species, which is lawfully taken by United States residents in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, may be imported or exported for non-commercial purposes at any Customs Port. IS DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED? Most persons who import or export wildlife must file a special declaration and may be required to have certain documents from foreign governments as well. Import and Export Declarations In most cases, anyone importing or exporting wildlife or wildlife products must file a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Form 3-177 (Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife) with the Fish and Wildlife Service or U.S. Customs Service at the time of importation or exportation. This form is available from the Customs Service or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices listed in the back of this booklet. It does not have to be filed in the case of: - Wildlife products or manufactured articles that are not for sale and are imported as accompanying personal effects or as part of a household move, unless such wildlife requires the prior issuance of a permit. This exception does not apply to packages mailed into the United States, live animals, raw or dressed furs or skins, endangered or threatened wildlife, injurious wildlife, certain CITES species, and marine mammals. - Fish caught by sport fishermen in North America. Foreign Documentation Any wildlife imported from a country regulating its taking, possession, transportation, exportation, or sale has to be accompanied by documents showing compliance with all of that country's laws. This documentation must include an export document from an appropriate foreign government official (every CITES species item must have documentation, except for some personal or household effects). To find out what documentation may be required from a specific foreign country, contact the nearest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office. Marking of Packages and Containers Any container or package holding wildlife (alive or dead) or wildlife parts and products must be labeled to show the name and address of the shipper, the name and address of the receiver, and the quantity and kind of wildlife or wildlife products within. WHAT ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING WILDLIFE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES? Federal law restricts interstate commerce in migratory birds, bald or golden eagles, endangered or threatened species, and any wildlife that is taken, possessed, transported, or sold illegally in a State or foreign country. These restrictions apply to live or dead animals, their parts, and products manufactured from them. Items commonly sold illegally in the United States include: - Mounted migratory birds and jewelry and curios made with feathers of protected species. - Tortoise shell items and sea turtle meat and oils. - Crocodile shoes, bags, wallets, and belts. - Coats, handbags, wallets, compacts, and other items made from protected species. WHAT ABOUT HUNTING OR CAPTURING WILDLIFE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES? The Federal Government prohibits the hunting, trapping, capturing, or harassing of marine mammals, endangered or threatened species, bald and golden eagles, hawks and owls without a special permit. In addition, no hunting or trapping of non-game migratory birds (sea birds, songbirds, etc.) is allowed without a special permit. The Federal Government authorizes special hunting seasons for certain migratory game birds. Federal regulations governing these special hunting seasons can be obtained by writing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices listed in the back of this booklet. Airborne hunting of any wildlife is prohibited without specific permits. WHAT ABOUT RESTRICTIONS BY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES? In addition to the requirements, restrictions, and prohibitions enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, other Federal agencies are concerned with the importation and exportation of wildlife and plants. U.S. Customs Service Many imported wildlife items are subject to duty and must meet other requirements administered by the U.S. Customs Service. Travelers should direct any questions involving Customs laws and regulations to the U.S. Customs Service, 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229. U.S. Department of Agriculture To protect the U.S. livestock and agriculture industry from diseases of foreign origin, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) also regulates importation (and in some cases the exportation) of plants, birds, and certain animals. 1) Animals and Birds USDA restricts the entry of live farm animals, certain zoo animals, some game animals and birds (including carcasses, meat, and trophy skins), poultry and other birds (and hatching eggs), and the entry and interstate shipment of potential carriers of animal disease. Some animals are prohibited; others must be held in USDA Animal Import Centers or quarantine stations for 30 days after entry. Quarantine arrangements must be made prior to the importation. Animal and birds must be inspected by veterinarians of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Write in advance to Veterinary Services, APHIS, USDA, Federal Building, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782. 2) Plant Materials All imported plant material must be inspected, and a permit is required before certain plant material may be brought into the United States. This includes fruits, vegetables, and plants or plant parts intended for growing. For further information, write: Permit Unit, APHIS, USDA, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Federal Building, Room 638, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782. U.S. Public Health Service The centers for disease control of the U.S. Public Health Service administers regulations that apply to the Importation of primates, turtles, dogs, cats, and other wildlife that may be carriers of human disease. For specific information on importation requirements, write to the U.S. Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Division of Quarantine, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30333. National Marine Fisheries Service The National Marine Fisheries Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce has broad restrictions governing importation and interstate commerce in marine mammals or their parts and products. For further information, write to the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE STATES? Within the United States, individual States have the major responsibility for regulating the use (including hunting) of resident wildlife that is, wildlife native to a State. In addition, many states have laws controlling the introduction of wildlife that is not native and regulating the sale and possession of wildlife within their borders. Travelers are advised to check with these authorities before acquiring wildlife items or live wildlife. ARE PERMITS AVAILABLE? Some of the controlled import and export activities described in this booklet may be conducted under special permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service. For additional information, including exceptions and procedures for applying for special permits, write: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of the Management Authority, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240, or National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Species and Habitat Conservation, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20235. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more complete information, including lists of protected species and copies of applicable Federal regulations, write to the Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement of the Fish and Wildlife Service Office nearest your home. Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement Region 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 911 N.E. 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232 Telephone: (503) 231-6125 Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement Region 2 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 329 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103 Telephone: (505) 766-2091 Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement Region 3 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 45, Federal Building Fort Snelling Twin Cities, Minnesota 55111 Telephone: (612) 725-3530 Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement Region 4 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 4839 Richard B. Russell Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Telephone: (404) 331-5872 Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement Region 5 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 779 Hadley, Massachusetts 01035 Telephone: (413) 253-8274 Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement Region 6 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. 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LII - Results For "endangered Species" Features descriptions of endangered and threatened inhabitants, April 2005 report on the 25 most endangered primates shows mankind s closest living http://www.lii.org/search?subsearch=Endangered species;query=Endangered species;
LII - Results For "endangered Species" Animal Info Information on Rare, threatened and endangered Mammals Subjects Orangutan endangered species primates http://www.lii.org/search?searchtype=subject;query=Endangered species;subsearch=
Philadelphia Inquirer 01/02/2005 More Than Primates Taking On Although Hearn s primary goal is to save such endangered Bioko primates as the Habitat endangered in Mexico and threatened elsewhere, it lives along http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/special_packages/maykuth_africa/10547381
June 20, 2000: Background The vast majority of endangered or threatened species throughout the world receive little, which is particularly dangerous for all species of primates. http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/archives/106cong/fisheries/00jun20/backgroun
Extractions: June 15, 2000 MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans FROM: Subcommittee Majority Staff RE: Hearing on H.R. 3407 and H.R. 4320 At 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans will meet in Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building to hold a hearing on H.R. 3407, the Keystone Species Conservation Act, and H.R. 4320, the Great Ape Conservation Act. Those invited to testify include: The Honorable Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior; Ms. Ginette Hemley, Vice President for Species Conservation, World Wildlife Fund; Dr. William Conway, President, Wildlife Conservation Society; Mr. Richard Lattis, President, American Zoo and Aquarium Association; Dr. Russ Mittermeier, President, Conservation International Foundation; Mr. Stewart Hudson, Executive Director, The Jane Goodall Institute; and Ms. Christine Wolf, Director of Government and International Affairs, The Fund for Animals. General Background The vast majority of endangered or threatened species throughout the world receive little, if any, U.S. funding. Presently, three U.S. grant programs exist (via the Fish and Wildlife Service) for In-situ conservation: the African Elephant, Asian Elephant, and Rhino and Tiger Conservation Acts and their related Funds (commonly known as the Multinational Species Conservation Fund). In Fiscal Year 2000, collectively, these programs received $2.4 million. Currently, no general program exists to address the general need to conserve all other imperiled species outside the United States.
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PRIMATES [Source 1994 IUCN Red List Of endangered AND threatened primates Source 1994 IUCN Red List of threatened Animals. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, http://homepage.mac.com/wildlifeweb/cyto/text/iucn_redlist.txt
Extractions: ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PRIMATES [Source: 1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Cambridge, U.K.] The IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals includes lists of those species and subspecies known or suspected to be threatened with extinction, and those known or believed to have become extinct in the wild. The Red List complements the IUCN and IUCN/ICBP Red Data Books and the IUCN-SSC Action Plans, which contain more detailed information; it is published periodically, usually at two-year intervals. The Red List is compiled and maintained for IUCN by the World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) with the advice of the IUCN-SSC Specialist Groups and the assistance, with regard to birds, of BirdLife International (formerly ICBP). IUCN THREATENED SPECIES CATEGORIES EXTINCT (Ex) Species not definitely located in the wild during the past 50 years (criterion as used by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). N.B. On a few occasions, the category Ex? has been assigned; this denotes that it is virtually certain that the taxon has recently become extinct. ENDANGERED (E) Taxa in danger of extinction and whose survival is unlikely if the causal factors continue operating. Included are taxa whose numbers have been reduced to a critical level or whose habitats have been so drastically reduced that they are deemed to be in immediate danger of extinction. Also included are taxa that may be extinct but have definitely been seen in the wild in the past 50 years. VULNERABLE (V) Taxa believed likely to move into the 'Endangered' category in the near future if the causal factors continue operating. Included are taxa of which most or all the populations are decreasing because of over-exploitation, extensive destruction of habitat or other environmental disturbance; taxa with populations that have been seriously depleted and whose ultimate security has not yet been assured; and taxa with populations that are still abundant but are under threat from severe adverse factors throughout their range. N.B. In practice, 'Endangered' and 'Vulnerable' categories may include, temporarily, taxa whose populations are beginning to recover as a result of remedial action, but whose recovery is insufficient to justify their transfer to another category. RARE (R) Taxa with small world populations that are not at present 'Endangered' or 'Vulnerable', but are at risk. These taxa are usually localised within restricted geographical areas or habitats or are thinly scattered over a more extensive range. INDETERMINATE (I) Taxa known to be 'Endangered', 'Vulnerable' or 'Rare' but where there is not enough information to say which of the three categories is appropriate. INSUFFICIENTLY KNOWN (K) Taxa that are suspected but not definitely known to belong to any of the above categories, because of lack of information. THREATENED (T) Threatened is a general term to denote species which are 'Endangered', 'Vulnerable', 'Rare', the U.S. Office of Endangered Species. In previous volumes it is has been used to identify taxa comprised of several sub-taxa which have differing status categories. COMMERCIALLY THREATENED (CT) Taxa not currently threatened with extinction, but most or all of whose populations are threatened as a sustainable commercial resource, or will become so, unless their exploitation is regulated. This category applies only to taxa whose populations are assumed to be relatively large. N.B. In practice, this category has only been used for marine species of commercial importance that are being overfished in several parts of their ranges. Order PRIMATES Family LEMURIDAE E Hapalemur griseus alaotrensis Alaotran Gentle Lemur Madagascar K Hapalemur griseus griseus Grey Gentle Lemur Madagascar V Hapalemur griseus occidenfalis Western Gentle Lemur MadaRascar R Eulemurfulvus albifrons White-fronted Lemur Madagascar V Eulemurfulvus albocollaris White-collared Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur fulvus collaris Collared Lemur Madagascar R Eulemur fulvus fulvus Brown Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur fulvus mayottensis Mayotte Lemur Mayotte R Eulemur fulvus rufus (E. macaco rufus) Red-fronted Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur fulvus sanfordi (E. macaco sanfordi) Sanford's Lemur Madagascar E Eulemur macaco flavifrons Sclater's Lemur Madagascar V Eulemur macaco macaco Black Lemur Madagascar Family CALLITRICHIDAE E Callithrix argentata leucippe Golden-white Bare-ear Marmoset Brazil E Saguinus bicolor bicolor Pied Tamarin Brazil V Saguinus fuscicollis leucogenys Andean Saddle-back Tamarin Peru V Saguinus imperator imperator Black-chinned Emperor Tamarin Bolivia; Brazil; Peru Family CEBIDAE E Alouatta fusca fusca Northern Brown Howling Monkey Brazil E Aloutta belzebul ululata Red-handed Howling Monkey Brazil E Aloutta palliata aequatorialis South Pacific Blackish Howling Monkey Colombia; Ecuador; Panama?; Peru V Aotos lemurinus griseimembra Night Monkey Colombia E Ateles belzebuth hybridus Hybrid Spider Monkey Colombia; Venezuela E Ateles belzebuth marginatus White-whiskered Spider Monkey Brazil V Callicebus cupreus ornatus Ornate Titi Colombia E Callicebus personatus barbarabrownae Northern Bahian Blond Titi Brazil E Callicebus personatus melanochir Southern Bahian Masked Titi Brazil E Callicebus personatus nigrifrons Black-fronted Titi Brazil E Callicebus personatus personatus Northern Masked Titi Brazil V Callicebus torquatus lucifer Widow Monkey Brazil; Colombia; Peru V Cebus albifrons cuscinus White-fronted Capuchin Bolivia?. Peru V Cebus albifrons yuracus Andean White-fronted Capuchin Ecuador, Peru V Cebus apella robustus Robust Tufted Capuchin Brazil E Cebus apella xanthosternos Yellow-breasted Capuchin Monkey Brazil E Chiropotes satanas satanas Black Saki Brazil V Chiropotes satanas utahicki Uta Hick's Bearded Saki Brazil E Lagothrix lagotricha lugens Colombian Woolly Monkey Colombia Family CERCOPITHEClDAE K Cercocebus albigena aterrimus (C. aterrimus) Black Mangabey Angola; Zaire E Cercocebus galeritus galeritus Tana River Mangabey Kenya; Tanzania E Cercocebus galeritus 'sanjei' Sanje Mangabey Tanzania V Cercocebus torquatus torquatus Collared Mangabey Cameroon; Congo; Cote d'Ivoire; Equatorial Guinea: Rio Muni; Gabon; Ghana; Guinea; Liberia; Nigeria; Senegal; Sierra Leone E Cercopithecus diana roloway Roloway Guenon Cote d'Ivoire; Ghana; To~o V Macaca ochreata brunnescens (M. brunnescens) Muna-Butung Macaque Indonesia: Butung. Muna E Macaca fuscata yakui Yakushima Macaque Japan E Macaca nemestrina pagensis (M. pagensis) Mentawai Macaque Indonesia: Mentawai Islands, Siberut, Sipora. North and South Pagai Islands V Macaca tonkeana hecki (M. Ilecki) Heck's Macaque Indonesia: Sulawesi K Papio hamadryas papio (P. papio) Guinea Baboon Gambia; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau?; Liberia?; Mali; Mauritania; Senegal; Sierra Leone R Procolobus badius temminckii (Procolobus temrninckii) (Procolobus badius has been included in the genus Colobus) Temminck's Red Colobus Gambia; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; SenePal E Procolobus badius waldroni Miss Waldron's Bay Colobus Cote d'Ivoire; Ghana E Procolobus badius pennantii (P. pennantii) Eastern Red Colobus Equatorial Guinea: Fernando Po E Procolobus badius bouvieri (P. pennantii bouvieri) Bouvier's Red Colobus Congo K Procolobus badius elliot (P. rufomitratus ellioti) Elliot's Red Colobus Uganda (ex?); Zaire K Procolobus badius foai (P. rufomitratusfoai, P. pennantiifoai) Foa Red Colobus Zaire E Procolobus badius gordonorum (P gordonorum, P. pennantii gordonorum) Uhehe Red Colobus Tanzania E Procolobus badius kirkii (Procolobus kirkii, P. pennantii kirkii) Zanzibar Red Colobus Tanzania: Zanzibar Tanzania: [Pemba Island] K Procolobus badius oustaleti (P. rufomitratus oustaleti, P. pennantii oustaleti)E Oustalet's Red Colobus Central African Republic; Sudan?; Zaire V Procolobus badius tephrosceles (P. rufomitratus tephrosceles, P. pennantii tephrosceles) Uganda Red Colobus Burundi; Rwanda; Tanzania; Uganda K Procolobus badius tholloni (P. rufomitratus tholloni, P. pennantii tholloni) Thollon's Red Colobus Zaire E Procolobus badius preussi (P. preussi, P. pennanti preussi) Preuss's Colobus Cameroon; Nigeria (ex?) V Procolobus badius rufomitratus (P. rufomitratus, P. rufomitratus rufomitratus) Tana River Colobus Kenya E Pygathrix roxellana bieti (Pygathrix bieti, sometimes included in Rhinopithecus) Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey China Family HOMINIDAE E Gorilla gorilla beringei Mountain Gorilla Burundi (ex?); Rwanda; Uganda; Zaire: Virunga Volcano region E Pan troglodytes verus West African Chimpanzee Coet d'Ivoire; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau (ex?); Liberia; Mali; Senegal; Sierra Leone [Gambia]
Extractions: De Brazza's Monkey By: Curtis Eng The American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) currently sponsors 84 Species Survival Plans (SSPs), programs that manage captive populations of endangered and threatened animals. One SSP, however, was awarded to a species not yet officially listed-the De Brazza's monkey ( Cercopithecus neglectus ). Unlike many programs whose immediate goal is to prevent extinction, the De Brazza program is proactively working to prevent future need for drastic down-to-the-wire conservation. Their diet is omnivorous, primarily consisting of fruits and seeds with supplements of leaves, arthropods, flowers and mushrooms (Staaden 1996). Once a food source has been located, they will visit the source repeatedly, resulting in not even a half-eaten fruit being left behind (Rowe 1996). On occasion, however, they will also eat small birds and mammals (personal observation). Generally believed to be polygamous, there have been reports of monogamous behavior in certain troops. In the late 1970's, Gautier-Hion and Gautier (Gautier-Hion 1988) investigated a colony in Gabon, finding small, intimate groups of three to four members, consisting of a male, female, and their offspring-a social grouping indicative of monogamy. In contrast, troops in Kenya have been documented to number up to 16 members with a dominant male and several females-a social structure indicative of polygamy (Wahome 1993). In addition, De Brazza's are strongly sexually dimorphic. On average, males reach 7.8. kg and females 4.5 kg (Nowak 1991). Males become sexually mature at 4 years of age but do not generally breed until 6-8 years. Females mature at 3 years and breed at 4-5 years. (Brennan 1989; Harvey 1985). There is generally a single offspring, although twins have rarely occurred. The gestation period lasts between 177 and 187 days with an interbirth interval of 12 months (Brennan, 1989).
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Extractions: Email Article Print Article Send Your Feedback Up to a quarter of the world's monkeys will not survive another two decades, according to a new report on endangered primates. It's a shock warning about a species that until today has never faced a single threat of extinction. "Relentlessly hunted for their meat and fur, bodies broken for dubious medicines, shot for stealing crops, no primate is entirely free from danger. "No primate has gone extinct in all the 20th century but bare survival should not deceive us, their luck is almost spent. As many as one quarter of today's primates will be dead in 20 years," says John Aguair of Conservation International and one of the authors of the report, Primates in Peril. Brazil has the largest number of primates found on the planet - 103 of a total 625 - and three on the list of the 25 most endangered primates referenced in the report are found just in the Atlantic forest bio-region.
Galago No Galagoidae are listed in the 1994 IUCN Red List of threatened Animals. endangered AND threatened primates from the International Union for http://www.snowcrest.net/goehring/a2/primates/galago.htm
March 5, 2002: Our Closest Relatives Are Disappearing Out of some 240 known primate species, 19 are critically endangered, Because habitat loss is a danger to 90 percent of threatened primates, http://www.earth-policy.org/Updates/Update7.htm
Extractions: After more than a century of no known primate extinctions, scientists recently confirmed the disappearance of a subspecies of a West African monkey. The loss of this monkey, known as Miss Waldron's red colobus, may be a harbinger of future losses of our closest evolutionary relatives. Out of some 240 known primate species, 19 are critically endangered, up from 13 in 1996. This classification refers to species that have suffered extreme and rapid reductions in population or habitat. Their remaining numbers range from less than a few hundred to, at most, a few thousand individuals. If their populations continue to shrink at recent rates, some species will not survive this decade. This group, according to the World Conservation Union's 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, includes 8 monkeys from Brazil's Atlantic rainforest, where 97 percent of the forest has been lost, 2 apes and a monkey from Indonesia, 3 monkeys from Viet Nam, 1 each from Kenya and Peru, and 3 lemur species from Madagascar. At the endangered level, the IUCN's next degree of threat, there are 46 primate species, up from 29 in 1996. These species face a very high probability of extinction, some within the next 20 years. An additional 51 species are listed as vulnerable. These primates have slightly larger populations but still may disappear within this century. Critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable species together total 116, or nearly half of the 240 some primate species.
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Extractions: AMP News Service China Airlines has confirmed that it will no longer accept cargo shipments of primates destined to be used in research. A China Airlines spokesman in Los Angeles told AMP News Service today that Asian primate exporters are being informed of the embargo via letter from the airline's Taipei headquarters. He said the ban is permanent. The Animal Protection Institute claimed in a news release this week that the action was taken after API and the UK-based British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection supplied "information about the mistreatment of animals." The news release claimed many of the animals are "trapped and taken from the wild" and that on their journeys the animals "generally suffer from cramped conditions, inadequate ventilation and extreme temperature fluctuations, often ending with illness or even death." "People become outraged when they discover they may be flying with formerly wild research-bound monkeys in the cargo hold of the plane," enthused Alan Berger, executive director of the Animal Protection Institute. China Airlines was one of the largest transporters of primates to the United States. The China Airlines LA spokesman said concerns may be expressed to Marketing Director Wu Yung-Chang in Taipei via email: yung-chang_wu@email.china-airlines.com Snail mail address is 12th FL., 131, Section 3, Nanking East Road, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel02-7155151 Fax02-5145407 The API news release indicated that it will continue to target Air France, American Airlines, Northwest Airlines and other carriers who will not put an embargo on shipments of research primates. While the majority of primates used for laboratory research in the United States are bred domestically, it has been estimated that perhaps 12,000 to 15,000 monkeys are imported per year. from the Philippines, China, and Peru. Every effort is made to ensure that imported monkeys are not captured from the wild. TERRIBLE DESPAIR OF ANIMALS CUT UP IN NAME OF RESEARCH September 21, 2000 Daily Express Lucy Johnston And Jonathan Calvert http://www.lineone.net/express/00/09/21/news/n1820-d.html According to this story, the schocking truth behind Britain's most high-profile animal experimentation project is revealed today in confidential documents seen by the Daily Express. The secret papers show horrific animal suffering despite claims to the contrary. They also reveal researchers have exaggerated the success of work aimed at adapting pig organs for human transplant. The story says that the project, carried out by Cambridge-based Imutran, involves transplanting genetically modified pigs' hearts and kidneys into monkeys. Thousands of pigs, monkeys and baboons have been used. Over the past five years Imutran - the world leader in xenotransplantation - claims to have been close to solving the crucial issue of organ rejection which has so far prevented trials on humans. But the Daily Express found scientific papers declaring new breakthroughs did not give the full picture. In one published paper it is claimed no baboons died from "hyperacute" reaction when two excluded from the published study did. A second publication describes a baboon which survived for 39 days with a pig heart - the company's greatest success to date - as healthy throughout. But records show that it was suffering in the last days of its life. Its heart had grown in weight by three times, a significant fact not mentioned in the published article. Internally, the company admits to being a long way off targets set by the American Food and Drug Administration for trials on humans. It wants "substantial" improvements from its scientists in the next 18 months. The experiments are being carried out at the Huntingdon Life Science's animal research laboratories in Cambridgeshire. Imutran says the animals do not suffer. But the laboratory technicians' own detailed records of the animals post-transplant lives paint a different picture. One monkey which had a pig heart attached to the blood vessels in its neck was seen holding the transplant which was "swollen red" and "seeping yellow fluid" for most of the last days of its life. Animals are described as quiet, huddled, shivering, unsteady and in spasm. Some had swellings, bruising or were seen with blood or puss seeping from wounds. Others vomited, or suffered from diarrhoea. Imutran was given a special dispensation by the Home Office to carry out this work because of potential benefits to humankind. It has a duty to ensure the animals suffer as little as possible. However, the story says that documents show that over a quarter of the animals died on the operating table or within a few days because of "technical failures" in the surgical procedures. In one experiment, this accounted for 62 per cent of lives. In another, 13 out of 22 monkeys died within two days of the operation, a fact not mentioned in their published paper. Imutron maintains all the relevant data was included in the scientific paper. The story says the documents have gone to animal rights group, Sheffield-based Uncaged Campaigns, which compiled a report - Diaries of Despair - to present to the Government calling for a halt to xenotransplantation research and an independent judicial enquiry. The group's director Dan Lyons said: "The documents show the true extent of the suffering of these primates. This atrocious suffering must stop." An Imutran statement was quoted as saying yesterday that, "We should like to emphasise that animal welfare is very important to Imutran. The conduct of our animal experimentation is closely monitored by the Home Office." Last night Dr Gill Langley, a member of the Government's Animal Procedures Committee, was quoted as saying, "These documents reveal the PR image and the reality of xenotransplantation research. It seems even the scientific community isn't being given the full facts." SHORT TAKES September 21, 2000 From: Americans for Medical Progress AMP News Service The U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Wednesday passed two pieces of legislation dealing with laboratory animals. Both measures now go to the full U.S. Senate for action. S. 2725, the Chimp Health Improvement, Maintenance and Protection (CHIMP) Act, authorizes a system of sanctuaries for chimpanzees who are no longer being used for medical research. S.1495 makes permanent the Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM). Created by the NIH Revitalization Act in 1993, this ad hoc group reviews and validates alternative non-animal product testing methods. California Governor Gray Davis this week signed a state law that will mandate the use of future alternatives to animal tests for some consumer products. The legislation does NOT apply to the use of laboratory animals in medical research. The law requires that future tests reviewed and approved by ICCVAM, and accepted by the regulatory agency that has jurisdiction, must be used in California rather than the equivalent animal-based test. Details at: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/09/20 /MN111840.DTL (It's longbbe sure to cut and paste the entire link into your browser if clicking does not work.) MINNESOTA HEADS UPAnimal rights activists focusing their attention on research at the University of Minnesota have expandeda new version of its website (www.vivisectors.net/viv.htm) lists all Minnesota institutions involved in research on laboratory animals, as well as all Minnesota animal breeders. The activists have also added home addresses and telephone numbers to profiles of their prime targets on the UMinn faculty. October 2 is designated by activists as World Farm Animals Day. The theme this year is "Putting Farmed Animals into Politics," taking advantage of the upcoming elections in the US. The usual round of lectures, protests and other media events may be expected. FARM has further details of the day at www.farmusa.org/wfad/wfad-index.html The Humane Society of the United States put out a news release today decrying this week's contribution of $80 million to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History by Kenneth Behring. Seems the HSUS feels the Smithsonian should not take Behring's money because of his "troubling attitudes for wildlife" and his involvement with Safari Club International. PETA is condemning a research study at Oklahoma State University that is looking at bees as a possible clue to understanding alcoholism. Bees and people alike drink alcohol, so scientists are observing alcohol ingestion by bees to see if they might be used in the development of new treatments for the disease of alcoholism. PETA's Director of Investigations Mary Beth Sweetland told a reporter that forced imbibing is cruel to the bees. "Same old garbage, different species," she said. VOTE EARLY, VOTE OFTENor at least take the first part of this advice from legendary Boston Mayor James Michael Curley. Keep in mind that Election Day (Tuesday, November 7th) falls during the AALAS National Meeting in San Diego If you are going, be sure to file an absentee ballot at home first. Check your local elections registrar for details. JAPAN WHALING September 21, 2000 from a press release WASHINGTON Japan's whaling fleet returned to port yesterday, ending what may be the country's most profitable, and most controversial, whale hunt since the International Whaling Commission (IWC) outlawed commercial whaling in 1986, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAWwww.ifaw.org) said today. Despite IWC criticism, international protests, and the threat of trade sanctions by the US Government, Japan went ahead with its annual whale hunt, taking 43 Bryde's, 40 minke, and five sperm whales. This is the first year that the Japanese government has included the endangered Bryde's and sperm whales. "The taking of these larger, endangered whales, proves much more profitable for Japan," said IFAW President Fred O'Regan, of Japan's expanded whale hunt. "A single Bryde's whale can yield as much meat for the Japanese market as up to five minke whales. Sperm whales, the largest of the toothed whales, are just as profitable, with adult males reaching lengths of 50-60 feet and weighing up to 45 tons. "This hunt vividly illustrates Japan's determination to establish a viable, commercial whaling industry under the guise of IWC scientific whaling," O'Regan said. "The IWC passed two resolutions in July criticizing Japan for this action, and urging Japan not to continue with its annual Whale hunts. Despite this, with this hunt Japan has expanded its take to include endangered Bryde's and sperm whales. "The global community can not allow Japan to continue to flout international agreements in the name of profit," O'Regan emphasized. Masayuki Komatsu, head of Japan's Department of Fisheries, was quoted in A Reuter's article today saying that only "Anglo-Saxon" countries are opposed To Japan's whaling research. Contrary to Komatsu's cultural attack on whaling opponentsBrazil, Chile, Spain, Mexico, India and Italy are all active IWC members who oppose commercial whaling. In addition, at the April meeting of CITES, none of Japan's whale proposals gained the necessary two-thirds votes required to pass. In fact, all failed to attain a simple majority. "More than 'Anglo Saxons' are opposed to Japanese whaling, the international community is opposed," said IFAW Representative for Japan, Naoko Funahashi. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 5-YEAR REVIEW OF FOREIGN LISTED PSITTACINE SPECIES September 22, 2000 [Federal Register: (Volume 65, Number 185)] [Notices] [Page 57363-57365] >From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se00-70] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of review. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a review of all endangered and threatened foreign species in the Order Psittaciformes (parrots, parakeets, macaws, cockatoos, etc.; also known as [[Page 57364]] psittacine birds) listed under the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. This first announcement of review of species¹ status will be followed by additional announcements of review for other groups of endangered and threatened foreign species. The Act requires such a review at least once every 5 years. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants accurately reflect the most current status information for each listed species. We request comments and the most current scientific or commercial information available on these species, as well as species that may warrant future consideration for listing. If the present classification of species is not consistent with the best scientific and commercial information available at the conclusion of this review, we may propose changes to the list accordingly. DATES: Your comments on the notice of review must be received by December 21, 2000 to receive consideration from the Service. ADDRESSES: Submit comments, information, and questions to the Chief, Division of Scientific Authority; Mail Stop: Room 750, Arlington Square, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC 20240 (Fax number: 703-358-2276; E-mail address: r9osa@fws.gov). Address express and messenger-delivered mail to the Division of Scientific Authority; Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection by appointment, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Arlington, Virginia, address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael D. Kreger, Division of Scientific Authority (See ADDRESSES section) (phone: 703-358-1708, fax: 703-358-2276, E-mail: r9osa@fws.gov). AVAILABILITY OF FINAL CLARK COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CLARK COUNTY, NV September 22, 2000 [Federal Register: (Volume 65, Number 185)] [Notices] [Page 57366-57367] >From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se00-71] [[Page 57366]] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: This notice advises the public of the availability of the Final Clark County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (Multispecies Plan) and Environmental Impact Statement. Clark County, Nevada; the Cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Mesquite; and the Nevada Department of Transportation (Applicants) have applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The proposed 30-year permit would authorize the incidental take of 2 federally-listed threatened and endangered species, and 77 non-listed species of concern in the event these species become listed under the Act during the term of the permit, in connection with economic growth and development of up to 145,000 acres of non-Federal lands in Clark County. The Service has assisted in the preparation of the Final Multispecies Plan and an Implementation Agreement (legal contract). We also have directed the preparation of a Final Environmental Impact Statement addressing the potential effects on the human environment that may result from the granting of an incidental take permit and other Federal actions associated with implementation of the Multispecies Plan. DATES: We will issue a Record of Decision and make a permit decision no sooner than October 23, 2000. ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for addresses of locations where you may review copies of the documents. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bob Williams, Field Supervisor of the Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office in Reno, at (775) 861-6331; or Ms. Janet Bair, Assistant Field Supervisor of the Southern Nevada Field Office in Las Vegas, at (702) 647-5230. FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES AND IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC; PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; AMENDMENT 13 September 22, 2000 [Federal Register: (Volume 65, Number 185)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 57308] >From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se00-16] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 660 [I.D. 091800E] RIN 0648-AO41 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability of an amendment to a fishery management plan; request for comments. SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 13 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Secretarial review. Amendment 13 is intended to make the FMP consistent with Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) bycatch provisions,to increase flexibility in the annual management measures framework to manage for protection of overfished and depleted stocks, and to remove outdated and unused limited entry permit endorsements. DATES: Comments on Amendment 13 must be received on or before November 21, 2000. ADDRESSES: Comments on Amendment 13 or supporting documents should be sent to Donna Darm, Acting Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS, Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070; or to Rebecca Lent, Administrator, Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-4213. Copies of Amendment 13 and the Environmental Assessment/ Regulatory Impact Review (RIR) are available from Donald McIsaac, Executive Director, Pacific Fishery Management Council, 2130 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 224, Portland, OR 97201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yvonne deReynier at 206-526-6140, Svein Fougner at 562-980-4000; or the Pacific Fishery Management Council at 503-326-6352. CARIBBEAN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL; PUBLIC MEETINGS September 22, 2000 [Federal Register: (Volume 65, Number 185)] [Notices] [Page 57317] >From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se00-26] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 091800D] AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council¹s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), Advisory Panel (AP), and Habitat Advisory Panel (HAP), will hold meetings. DATES: The first meeting will be held October 10, 2000; the second, October 11, 2000; and, the third, October 13, 2000; all three will last from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: All three meetings will be held at the Travelodge Hotel, Isla Verde Avenue, Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico. Council address: Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 268 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, San Juan, PR 009l8-2577. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Telephone: 787-766-5926. WESTERN PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL; PUBLIC MEETING September 22, 2000 [Federal Register: (Volume 65, Number 185)] [Notices] [Page 57318] >From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se00-28] [[Page 57318]] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 091800B] AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will convene its 75th meeting of the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). DATES: The meeting will be held October 10-12, 2000. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Council office conference room, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu, Hawaii; telephone: (808-522-8220). Council Address: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI, 96813. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone 808-522-8220. GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL; PUBLIC MEETINGS September 22, 2000 [Federal Register: (Volume 65, Number 185)] [Notices] [Page 57317] >From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se00-27] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 091500A] AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene separate public meetings of its Shrimp Advisory Panel(AP) and its Standing and Special Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs). DATES: The Shrimp AP meeting will be held on Monday, October 9, 2000, beginning at 9 a.m. The Standing and Special Shrimp SSCs¹ meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, beginning at 10 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the New Orleans Airport Hilton Hotel, 901 Airline Highway, Kenner, Louisiana; telephone 504-469-5000. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 3018 U.S. Highway 301 North, Suite 1000, Tampa, Florida, 33619. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Richard Leard, Senior Fishery Biologist, at the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 3018 U.S. Highway 301 North, Suite 1000, Tampa, Florida, 33619; telephone 813-228-2815. MARINE MAMMALS September 22, 2000 [Federal Register: (Volume 65, Number 185)] [Notices] [Page 57318-57319] >From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se00-29] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 091100H] AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Receipt of application for amendment and request for emergency relocation of Hawaiian monk seals. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Honolulu Laboratory, NMFS, 2570 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2396, has requested an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 848-1335 to allow for the emergency relocation of two Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) pups. ADDRESSES: The amendment request and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301/713-2289); [[Page 57319]] Regional Administrator, Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-4213 (562/980-4001); and Protected Species Program Manager, Pacific Islands Area Office, Southwest Region, NMFS, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI (808/973-2937). 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Extractions: Threats to Primates Are Escalating By Cat Lazaroff WASHINGTON, DC, October 8, 2002 (ENS) - One in every three of the world's apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are now threatened with extinction, warns a new report by international conservation groups. The report notes that primate species and subspecies classified as endangered or critically endangered has jumped by almost 63 percent - from 120 to 195 - since the last version of the report was issued in January 2000. The roloway guenon is one of the three most highly endangered monkeys of the Upper Guinea forest block, and is targeted by the bushmeat trade. (Photo by Lindsay Magnuson/Humboldt State University) "The World's Top 25 Most Endangered Primates-2002," complied by Conservation International (CI) and the Primate Specialist Group of IUCN-The World Conservation Union, was finalized during a recent gathering of the International Primatological Society, at its 19th Congress in Beijing, China. Asia now accounts for almost 45 percent of the world's most endangered primates, the report shows, with 11 listed in the top 25, including six that are new additions. Africa has eight primates on the list, the Neotropics hosts three endangered primates, and Madagascar is home to the final three primates represented on the list.
Extractions: Extinction Forecast for One-Quarter of All Primates ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar , April 7, 2005 (ENS) - Human encroachment, hunting and illegal trade are wiping out the world's apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates, according to a new report released today by the world's top primate scientists. Twenty-five percent, or one in four, of the 625 primate species and subspecies on Earth are at risk of extinction, the report demonstrates. "Primates in Peril: The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates: 2004-2006" was compiled by the Primate Specialist Group of IUCN-The World Conservation Union's Species Survival Commission (SSC) and the International Primatological Society (IPS), in collaboration with Conservation International (CI). The list includes 10 from Asia, seven from Africa, four from Madagascar, and four from South America, showing that threats to monkeys, lemurs, great apes and other non-human primates exist wherever they live. Orangutans like this one on the Indonesian island of Sumatra face increased pressure from people displaced by the December tsunami. They are on the brink of extinction.
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