Primate Conservation

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Primate Conservation is a non-degree program at the University of Colorado Boulder for students who want to learn about threats to primate conservation globally. This program takes place over several weeks and is taught in English. The main advantage is that it helps students understand conservation status and threats to primate populations.

The curriculum covers global primate populations, using the book 'Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates 2018-2020' as a basis for discussion. Students will investigate conservation status, threats to conservation, and successes and failures in protecting primates. They will develop skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers as Conservation Biologists, Wildlife Managers, or Zoologists. They may work for organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund or the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Students may also find jobs as Primate Researchers or Animal Behaviorists, working in laboratories, zoos, or wildlife sanctuaries.