Conservationists Rally to save Africa's most Threatened Primate group

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Conservationists are trying to bring attention to a group of primates in Africa that are at risk of going extinct. The Red Colobus monkeys, in all of their subspecies and varieties, face extinction if drastic measures aren't taken to protect them. Should this species go extinct, this would be the first primate to go extinct in over a century. That's why conservation groups are coming together to bring attention to this matter and find solutions.

The Red Colobus species includes 19 varieties of primates, each unique in their own way and all of which contribute to a healthy ecosystem. These primates face extinction due to hunting, habitat loss, and alteration due to development and agricultural expansion. Currently, there are 3 species of the Red Colobus monkeys that are thought to already be extinct, although there is no concrete evidence of that as of yet.

These primates contribute to their ecosystem through a variety of activities. They are seed dispersers, keeping the forest healthy and abundant, and are also the main prey of chimps. Without these primates, the ecosystem they are a part of would surely suffer. 

These conservation groups are hoping to bring attention to the plight of the Red Colobus species through activism. They're action plan is essentially to have the red colobus primates better protected and more attention brought to their struggles. Whatever the case, the time for action is now! To think that all 19 varieties of this primate are at risk of going extinct, it really rattles my cage. Especially when hunting is one of the reasons. Africa seems to have a major problem with hunting and poaching and unfortunately, there are several varieties of species that are at major risk of being wiped off the planet. These are facts, it's essential that these animals are better protected before it's too late.

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