Human activities leads to environmental changes
Habitat loss and decline in primate populations
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Agriculture
Deforestation
Livestock Farming
Log/Wood Harvesting
Poaching
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Climate Change
Habitat Loss
Declining Populations
Land-use change and deforestation are the biggest threats to primates
Land-use change is the alteration of the natural landscape for human needs.
Deforestation is the act of clearing forested land for human use activities.
The Top 3 Countries by Deforestation Rates
Brazil
The highest rates of deforestation are primarily in the Amazon Rainforest.
Indonesia
Indonesia has the second highest rates of deforestation, driven by palm oil.
DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo ranks third, due to local and industrial activities.
Why Is Deforestation So High?
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Commercial Agriculture & Livestock
Cattle ranching, soybean production, palm oil, and commodity-driven land use.
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Infrastructure & Urban Sprawl
New development (e.g., roads, urbanization, and housing). Mining (e.g., rise in demand for gold and minerals).
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Industrial Log & Wood Products
Illegal and unsustainable logging activities deplete forests.
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Climate Change & Fires
Wildfires clear land for agriculture and increase heat and drought make forests more susceptible to burning.
Primates Affected by Deforestation in Brazil, Indonesia, and The Democratic Republic of Congo
Pied tamarin, Brazil
Tapanuli Orangutan, Indonesia
Western Gorilla, DR Congo
Wildlife poaching is the illegal hunting/selling of wild animals.
70% of poached primates in Africa are sooty mangabeys, with 2,000 killed yearly. Animal Poaching Statistics: Market Data Report 2026