Citizen-science goes awry, exaggerating monkey numbers. Proposals for deterring them include "disguising dogs as leopards, having people dress as large langurs and applying leopard feces to fruit trees." #primates

Tools to design ethical social science research consosci.org/en-us/Resour...

[COMMENTARY] A new op-ed explains how language shapes the way we view wildlife and their conservation, as even subtle word choices can drive perceptions of species or situations. ** The views expressed are those of the author, not necessarily of Mongabay.

🌍 Keep up with the latest from conservation behavioural science! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Subscribe: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/newsletter-s... #ConservationScience #BehaviourChange

New paper just out in @jpoliticalecology.bsky.social proposing a harms-based approach to #politicalecology. Rosaleen wrote a full thread about it, so go check it out!

"We would also like to formally acknowledge our first author, the Mau Forest, who is seen as an entity in her own right with a voice platformed here through the Rights of Nature". journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

Pernyataan sikap terbaru dari kami mengenai Pemberian Pakan oleh Manusia kepada Primata kini tersedia dalam Bahasa Indonesia - di sinihttps://human-primate-interactions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/provisioning-position-statement-bahasa-indonesia.pdf Photo @Thuy_Hien

🌿Our new report reveals why behaviour change isn't working in conservation, and how to address it We can't solve environmental challenges without understanding human behaviour 🧠 Full report: doi.org/10.64234/CBC... #Conservation #BehaviourChange #IUCN

When you're traveling, of course you want amazing photos! Find guidelines from the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group Section on Human-Primate Interactions which detail appropriate photos and videos of non-human primates. Available in 24 languages.

rdcu.be/etL5R A really interesting, nuanced take on indigenous names for the #Tapanuli #orangutan: when does it make sense to use them, and when might more 'neutral' terms be better for their #conservation? h/t @peopleprimate.bsky.social

Do you work in conservation/for a conservation organisation? Please take our survey! We need respondents who work in conservation (broadly defined) in any capacity Survey takes 15/20 minutes, doesn’t ask for name & is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French www.cmi.no/projects/292...

If you haven't had time to read our recently published article yet then here's a quick read about the issue in The Conversation. theconversation.com/why-cant-we-...

Why do people feed primates? New paper from some of the @peopleprimate.bsky.social team on the human dimension of this common human-animal interaction. #primates 🐒#science 🧪 static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/120...

How and why people provision primates. New article free to download. Photo@ Paula Pebsworth www.primate-sg.org/storage/pdf/...

A great way to support other academics is to ask your university or local library to purchase a copy of their book. If you teach #primate ecology or conservation, check out our edited volume on Primates in Anthropogenic Landscapes! w/ @marspidermonkey.bsky.social and @peopleprimate.bsky.social

Here's a little write-up (and some super cute monkey videos) on the work of our fantastic PhD researcher, Megan:

A Mongabay investigation has uncovered exclusive details about the clandestine market for gorilla and chimpanzee body parts in northeastern Nigeria, revealing that the trade works in a larger area than previously believed and kills more critically endangered gorillas than previously acknowledged. 🦍

New Animation! 🌍✨ How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature? The @ipbes.net  #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss. 📺 Watch now: 

In case you missed the wonderful presentation about Conservation and Human Rights: Negotiating Common Ground by Dr Helen Newing Here is the recording. human-primate-interactions.org/wp-content/u...

Recent events and policy decisions across the world are worrying conservationists and climate researchers. Here, Mongabay lists out ten unique community-led initiatives across the world that show positive and proven impacts. news.mongabay.com/2025/03/10-u...

New OA paper link.springer.com/article/10.1...

In case you've forgotten! Live webinar on #conservation and human rights by Dr Helen Newing on Wednesday afternoon 2-4pm UK time. Join in this important conversation by enrolling here engage.iucn.org/event/conser...

New on our website is the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group position statement on Primate Consumption for Wild Meat and Terminology. Read it here human-primate-interactions.org/position-sta...

Our March webinar will feature Dr Helen Newing talking about #Conservation Human Rights & Responsibilities: Seeking Common Ground. Enroll via the link #humanrights engage.iucn.org/event/conser...

We're looking for photos for the cover of our upcoming publication Recommendations for the Construction and Maintenance of Canopy Bridges for Primates. You will be credited. Send your photos for consideration to [email protected] human-primate-interactions.org

Enrollment is now open for our webinar by Dr Laura Perry on Conservation behaviour change! engage.iucn.org/event/conser...

Tunafuraha kuwatangazia kuwa Miongozo ya Utazamaji sahihi wa wanyama jamii ya nyani, yote sasa inapatikana kwa lugha ya Kiswahili, shukrani kwa kazi ngumu na kujitolea ya mwanachama wa SHPI, Dr Amani Kitegile. Asante Dr Kitegile. human-primate-interactions.org/responsible-...

We at Monkeywire do our best to follow IUCN @peopleprimate.bsky.social guidelines & avoid sharing pics of humans with other primates, as they promote the illusion that these endangered animals are abundant and desireable pets. Good intentions and context usually don't matter. Case in point: 1/3

Great piece on the excellent & thorough research by Dr Trishant Simlai @planetarypraxis.bsky.social on misuse of conservation drones & camera traps to harass women. tribune.com.pk/story/251128...

Enrollment is now open for our webinar by Dr Laura Perry on Conservation behaviour change! engage.iucn.org/event/conser...

Welcome to our new followers. If you haven't already, then take at our website. Lots of resources including guidelines for responsible images of #primates (also useful for other species). Please share. This doc is available in an incredible 23 languages human-primate-interactions.org/resources1/

We've just updated our web page of comprehensive reading suggestions for Ethnography, Inclusivity and Ethics in Primate Conservation. Let me know if you have a paper that should be included. human-primate-interactions.org/resources1/e...

For #InternationalGibbonDay a documentary about a villager's relationship with a family of hoolock gibbons living in a fragmented patch of forest in a village in #Assam #India Explains what the threats to the #gibbons mean for them in reality. Well worth a watch. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Heading out #primate-watching on International Primate Day? Don't forget to check out our Recommendations on how to watch all kinds of #primates responsibly. Free to download on our website in multiple languages. human-primate-interactions.org/responsible....

One aim of Responsible #Primate Watching for #Tourists was to provide a template for practitioners to develop their own recommendations according to their context. That is exactly what an organisation in #Bhutan has done! Our recommendations are here human-primate-interactions.org/resources1/

We're new to Bsky. social. Give us a follow if you're interested in human-primate interactions. here's our website. human-primate-interactions.org