First Field Study of the Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey

After spending five months in Peru on the first field study of this rare monkey, which until 1974 was thought to be extinct (Oryx 13,1), the author believes that habitat destruction is the greatest threat to its survival, and that action to protect it now and provide refuges is urgent.

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Published inOryx Vol. 15; no. 4; pp. 386 - 389
Main Author Luna, Mariella Leo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.08.1980
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Summary:After spending five months in Peru on the first field study of this rare monkey, which until 1974 was thought to be extinct (Oryx 13,1), the author believes that habitat destruction is the greatest threat to its survival, and that action to protect it now and provide refuges is urgent.
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PII:S0030605300028908
ISSN:0030-6053
1365-3008
DOI:10.1017/S0030605300028908