WAPCA calls for endangered primate protection
The West African Primate Conservation Action (WAPCA) has called for the protection of endangered primates, as the world marks International Primates Day on September 01, 2025.
WAPCA, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), stated that it was reflecting on the importance of primate conservation, as 60 per cent of the species worldwide were at risk of extinction.
It noted that primates were some of the most intelligent and social animals on the planet; from playful monkeys to majestic great apes, they shared many traits with humans and were vital seed dispersers for the health of their ecosystems.
“Sadly, however, many primate species face threats like habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal pet trade.”
WAPCA is a local non-governmental organisati...