Perilous Trade: Threat to Long-Tailed Macaques

 

The heightened demand for long-tailed macaques in biomedical research, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is posing a significant threat to their conservation. Despite claims of captive breeding, the unregulated trade originating from Southeast Asia is putting wild populations at risk, with mounting dangers stemming from hunting, trapping, and illicit trade. This unchecked trade not only jeopardizes the macaques’ well-being but also raises serious concerns for the integrity of biomedical research, said a new report from the TRAFFIC. ...https://indianf.com/long-tailed-macaques-biomedical-research-threat/