Monkeying Around: A Look at the Primates of Asia
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
Smart, sensitive and family-oriented, are our wild primate relatives really that different from us? From the curious monkey troops that live in cities to the solitary species in the rain forest, this webinar offers a peek into the lives of a familiar and engaging group of animals. We can gain a lot from watching primates in the wild, enjoying endless hours of entertainment and capturing photos for indelible memories. But there’s so much more to learn, and Nat Hab Expedition Leader Conan Dumenil delves into it as he compares human and primate societies, adaptations and the way we rely upon one another. Examining primate behaviors through a natural history lens, Conan introduces several key species from Asia. Find out where to see them in the wild, what the threats are to their survival, and the conservation initiatives that are currently helping them thrive. Your host is a seasoned guide who has been leading nature exploration trips for close to 20 years in India, Nepal and Bhutan.
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