Past Their Primates
No primate species have gone extinct within the last century, but now 25 species of apes, monkeys, lemurs, and other primates are in danger of disappearing soon, according to a new report issued by Conservation International. The two main causes of primate decline are the destruction of tropical habitat and hunting by locals; other threats include the live capture of primates for the pet trade and biomedical research. Speaking of endangered mammals, Spanish authorities are weighing the possibility of cloning a Spanish mountain goat after the last known survivor of the rare species was found dead last week.
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