Three decades of Philippine nonhuman primate studies: research gaps and opportunities for Philippine primatology

Gamalo, Lief Erikson; Sabanal, Brian; Ang, Andie

doi:10.1007/s10329-020-00847-w

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“…Kurnia Ilham, 2021; The Star, 2022; GMA News, 2022). However, such culling activities are rarely based on scientific population surveys as population data are widely lacking across the range of these species (Eudey, 2008; Gamalo et al, 2021; Hansen et al, 2021). Thus it is unclear if these actions are sustainable.…”

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Removal from the wild endangers the once widespread long‐tailed macaque

Gamalo,

Ilham,

Jones‐Engel

et al. 2023

American J Primatol

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In 2022, long‐tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis), a once ubiquitous primate species, was elevated to Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. In 2023, recognizing that the long‐tailed macaque is threatened by multiple factors: (1) declining native habitats across Southeast Asia; (2) overutilization for scientific, commercial, and recreational purposes; (3) inadequate regulatory mechanisms; and (4) culling due to human–macaque conflicts, a petition for rulemaking was submitted to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to add the species to the US Endangered Species Act, the nation's most effective law to protect at risk species. The long‐tailed macaque remains unprotected across much of its geographical range despite the documented continual decline of the species and related sub‐species and the recent IUCN reassessment. This commentary presents a review of the factors that have contributed to the dramatic decline of this keystone species and makes a case for raising the level of protection they receive.

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Section: Culling Due To Conflictsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Removal from the wild endangers the once widespread long‐tailed macaque

Gamalo,

Ilham,

Jones‐Engel

et al. 2023

American J Primatol

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“…ST1–ST3 are the most commonly encountered Blastocystis STs in nonhuman primates in Southeast Asia [ [72] , [73] , [74] ], although reports from other parts of the world show that ST4, ST5, ST7, ST8, ST9, ST10, ST13, and ST15 are also present in this animal group [ 4 , 75 ]. Because data and samples from only one species of nonhuman primate were available for this study ( Macaca fascicularis ), it is also possible that other STs will be identified if samples are taken from the other primate species in the country, such as the Philippine tarsier ( Carlito syrichta ) and Philippine slow loris ( Nycticebus menagensis ) [ 76 ]. Blastocystis ST5 is the most commonly encountered Blastocystis ST in pigs in other parts of the world [ 10 , 53 , 56 , 74 ], and ST6 and ST7 are the most commonly encountered in birds, including poultry [ 2 ].…”

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Subtype–host patterns and genetic differentiation of Blastocystis sp. in the Philippines

Adao,

Rivera

2024

Heliyon

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“…Despite these apparent potential links between armed con ict and environmental and socioeconomic consequences, there remains a signi cant absence of empirical evidence explicitly exploring the connection between war and biodiversity shortfalls in the Mindanao region. While some Philippine-wide studies have shown apparent differences in biodiversity in Mindanao (for example, in bats 32 and primates 33 ) in recent years, no clear evidence has shown the relationship between sociopolitical con ict and the generation of biodiversity information in the region. Addressing this knowledge gap is crucial for understanding the full extent of the environmental impacts of con ict, formulating effective policies and strategies to mitigate these effects, and promoting sustainable development and conservation in the region.…”

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Caught on the Crossfire: Biodiversity Conservation Paradox of Sociopolitical Conflict

Hilario-Husain,

Guerrero,

Tanalgo

et al. 2023

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Biodiversity loss is a growing concern globally, but there’s a lack of knowledge on where to focus conservation efforts. It is therefore essential to determine priorities and barriers to biodiversity knowledge generation. In this context, we present evidence from the Philippines on how sociopolitical instability drives biodiversity shortfall. Our study showed that conflict leads to fewer biodiversity records, with low-conflict areas having higher turnover by more than 50%. Further, tree cover loss is lower in high-conflict areas. Security risks due to sociopolitical conflicts can significantly affect biodiversity recording efforts, potentially leading to underestimating species diversity in these regions. This study highlights the link between conflicts and biodiversity shortfalls, and the negative impact on biodiversity documentation efforts. While rare positive consequences exist, they are incidental and overall negative. Addressing the convergence of conflict, extremism, and biodiversity conservation is crucial for safeguarding ecosystems and human and nature's well-being.

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Three decades of Philippine nonhuman primate studies: research gaps and opportunities for Philippine primatology

Cited by 7 publications

References 34 publications

Removal from the wild endangers the once widespread long‐tailed macaque

Removal from the wild endangers the once widespread long‐tailed macaque

Subtype–host patterns and genetic differentiation of Blastocystis sp. in the Philippines

Caught on the Crossfire: Biodiversity Conservation Paradox of Sociopolitical Conflict

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