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Pitheciins: Ecology & Conservation
XXI Congress of the International Primatological Society
XXI Congress of the International Primatological Society
Primatological Society (IPS) Congress, in June 2006 in Theme
"Primate Conservation in Action". Augmented with
contributions on the genus Callicebus (titi monkeys), the
proceedings from the symposium will be published in book
form.
The Specific objectives of the Symposium were to:
Professionals and students researching the genera Cacajao,
Chiropotes and Pithecia participated in the symposium
"Primate Conservation in Action". Augmented with
contributions on the genus Callicebus (titi monkeys), the
proceedings from the symposium will be published in book
form.
The Specific objectives of the Symposium were to:
- Establish in what way pitheciins are special and
unique; - Determine their taxonomy, distribution and
conservation status; - Synthesize what is known about pitheciin ecology and
behaviour; - Outline the best approaches for their conservation
and paths for future research (see programme for
further details).
Professionals and students researching the genera Cacajao,
Chiropotes and Pithecia participated in the symposium