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In countries of origin, nonhuman primates compete for space with rapidly expanding human populations. The loss of primary habitat as a result of the encroachment of humans on previously undeveloped areas is clearly the most serious threat to wild primates. As primate ranges become restricted, competition within species (as well as between species) intensifies. At critical levels, populations exceed carrying capacities by so much that they cannot be sustained, and rapid declines in numbers result. It is necessary that optimal sizes for wild preserves be identified if conservation in natural settings is to achieve long-term success.
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Erwin, J. (1986). Environments for Captive Propagation of Primates: Interaction of Social and Physical Factors. In: Benirschke, K. (eds) Primates. Proceedings in Life Sciences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4918-4_22
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