Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Assessment of the Diversity and Conservation Status of Primates in the Coastal Forests of Kenya

Grantee Name: Yvonne de Jong

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Location: Kenya
Amount: $19,900
Dates: Jul 2005 – Dec 2008
Keywords: Research, Species Conservation

Resolve important questions pertaining to the taxonomy, distribution, abundance, and conservation status for the nine endemic species and five endemic/near-endemic subspecies of primates in the region. These data will produce recommendations for long-term conservation actions and contribute to improving the IUCN Red List status of these primates.

Strategic Direction : 4 Establish a small grants program (all eligible sites) that focuses on Critically Endangered species and small-scale efforts to increase connectivity of biologically important habitat patches

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Assessment of the Diversity and Conservation Status of Primates in the Coastal Forests of Kenya

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