PRIMATE CONSERVATIONIST LIMELIGHT

Shining a spotlight on primate protection heroes

Welcome to our Primate Conservationist Limelight, an interview series that shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals working to safeguard primates and their habitats. From the tropical forests of Brazil to the rugged mountains of the Himalayas, these dedicated professionals and collaborators bring the world crucial knowledge about primates, their ecosystems, and the sustainable practices that protect them. From scientists and field conservationists to educators, artists, photographers, and advocates, their contributions take many forms—including research, habitat protection, community partnerships, education, advocacy, and creative work that inspires people to care about primates and their future. Through their passion, innovation, and use of cutting-edge technology, the field of primate conservation continues to evolve—illuminating hope for the future of species and the planet we share.

LENNETTE NEWELL
PHOTOGRAPHER
AND NATURALIST
September 2026
ABID ALI
PAKISTAN HIMALAYAN LANGUR PROJECT
June 2026
ADAM MCLAIN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, BIOLOGY SUNY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE May 2025
KURNIA ILHAM
THE LONG-TAILED MACAQUE PROJECT
January 2025
NEAHGA LEONARD, DIRECTOR
CAT BA LANGUR CONSERVATION PROJECT
June 2024
DR. DENNISE ORITZ
VETERINARIAN, KIDS SAVING THE RAINFOREST
March 2024
DR. JIHOSUO BISWAS, COORDINATOR
PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTRE NORTH EAST INDIA
June 2023
DR. KAREN STRIER
ANTHROPOLOGIST, NORTHERN MURIQUI
June 2022
DR. ANNA NEKARIS
FOUNDER, LITTLE FIREFACE PROJECT
September 2021
MARNI LAFLEUR
FOUNDER, LEMUR LOVE
March 2021
Andie Ang
President, JGI Singapore
January 2020
SHIRLEY MCGREAL, FOUNDER
INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE PROTECTION LEAGUE
October 2019
JENNY DESMOND, COFOUNDER
LIBERIA CHIMPANZEE RESCUE AND PROTECTION
May 2019
TIM DAVENPORT
FORMER DIRECTOR OF WCS AFRICA
CURRENT AFRICA DIRECTOR FOR RE:WILD
December 2018
JAMES HERRERA
BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST
October 2018
PAUL A. GARBER
BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST
September 2018
STEPHEN D. NASH
SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATOR
August 2018