This month in our spotlight on species we take a look at primates, once abundant across most of Africa, now among the most endangered of species. Primates like baboons, monkeys, and gorillas and thousands of other exotic species, once had a thriving and abundant home in Africa, the second largest continent, one full of savannahs and large plains. But due to habitat destruction, poaching, exotic pet trade, and disease, these endangered species will have to find another place to call home. According to the Huffington Post, 11 out of the 25 most endangered species on the planet reside in Africa. Species of…

Why Africa’s Primates are in Jeopardy
· by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Baboon, Colobus Monkey, endangered, Gorilla, Nikela Blog, Vervet Monkey Tagged: Baboons, colobus monkey, gorillas, Lina Lew, Primates, vervet monkey