Jing He , Jun Li

Animal Science Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Ecology and Conservation, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 3   
Received: 22 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 28 May, 2024    Published: 08 Jun., 2024

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This review explores the multifaceted impacts of climate change on primate populations and their habitats, emphasizing the complexity and wide-reaching nature of these effects. Climate change poses a significant threat to the survival of primates globally by altering temperature and precipitation patterns, causing habitat loss and fragmentation, and exacerbating competition for resources. Research indicates that many primate habitats may shrink drastically in the coming decades, leading to population isolation and a decline in genetic diversity. Although some conservation strategies have shown success, these approaches need adaptive adjustments to address the ongoing and future impacts of climate change. The review also highlights the importance of enhancing research and interdisciplinary collaboration, calling for the integration of biology, climatology, and social sciences to develop more comprehensive and flexible conservation measures that can address the complex challenges posed by climate change on primates.

Climate change; Primates; Habitat loss; Population dynamics; Genetic diversity