Current perspectives in wild primate research in Argentina

Abstract

In order to promote the conservation of primates in Argentina it is important to: 1. Sustain the long-term sites that already exist. The research conducted in them provides unique and important data that allow to develop management and conservation strategies for the different primate species, 2. Finish and implement the National Plan for the conservation of primates in Argentina, 3. Promote the establishment study sites for S. paraguayanus, A. guariba clamitans, and A. caraya in protected areas plus S. nigritus in unprotected areas, 4. Develop studies on genetic variability of several populations of each species. These studies will allow defining priority areas for establishing conservation units applicable to all primates in Argentina.