The Squirrel Monkey has been on the endangered species list since the 1970s to about 1994. Then it was removed until 1996 when it was concluded endangered again until 2002 and again in 2004 (3). With this indecisiveness, you can see for yourself that this animal is definitely in danger.
When there was a drastic increase in deforestation due to increased agriculture, tourism, pesticide spraying, pet trade, and electrocution from the building of new things for the population, the Squirrel Monkey was near extinction and was put on the endangered species list (3). Squirrel Monkeys were popular in the United States to capture and keep as pets because they were so exotic; however, this was banned because the extinction rates among this animal was so high because of a combination between hunting and other aspects (4). A few times environmentalists concluded it was extinct until a small population was discovered in some parts of Central America (3).
Why was the squirrel monkey removed from the endangered species list in 1996? Also is there anything that environmentalists can do to protect these animals from extinction?
ReplyDeleteThe squirrel monkey was only removed for one year in 1995, but then was back on the list in 1996. And I am going to discuss what we can do to help in my next post.
ReplyDeleteDo squirrel monkeys make good pets? I feel like they wouldn't.
ReplyDeletethey r very dangerous
DeleteI would love a pet monkey. Who determines if an animal is endangered, vulnerable etc...?
ReplyDeleteWhoever they are, I had no idea they could change the specie’s status. Whatever led them to be removed from the endangered list she be done again, maybe this cute monkey can be saved.
I enjoyed your blog!
Have the monkeys been captured and put into captivity like in a zoo? And if so, do they live longer lives in a zoo than in the wild?
ReplyDeleteAre these the smae small monkeys that are typically taught to dance, and are dressed up for entertainment? If they are i remember them as a grey monkey and not so vibrant in color. could that be the difference between a captive monkey and a wild one?
ReplyDeleteBekah: Yes, that is exactly why people hunt for them because they make good pets. They are a very friendly animal and aren't loud and obnoxious unlike some monkeys, and people enjoy their company.
ReplyDeleteBrittany: Thanks! (: To answer your question, environmentalists are people who are concerned with our world and, specifically, the improvements and things we can do together to help the environment. I am not exactly sure if they are the people who determine the status of all endangered, extinct, etc. species; however, they probably play a very important role in the final decision.
Alex: Yes, some squirrel monkeys are being placed in zoos. The survival rate would probably be higher because there aren't the natural threats to this animal such as in the wild. However, they don't want the squirrel monkey to be only in the zoos because then they would be moved to the list of Extinct in the Wild.
Emere: No, these are not those monkeys. All squirrel monkeys are pretty much the same (with some variations of course) vibrant colors. Although, depending on where the monkey resides, the colors tend to differentiate a little bit to adjust to the habitat and culture surrounding it.
Hope this answered all of your questions! :)