VIDEOCAST SERIES

In this captivating videocast series, you’ll be astonished by the vast array of primate species, their incredible diversity, and the unique ways they adapt to their environments. You’ll encounter primate species that you may never have heard of before. You’ll also find that, despite the title of this series, many of our nonhuman primate relatives do not reside in the treetops.

Primate conservation goes beyond protecting nonhuman primates and their habitats; it also benefits every species sharing those environments. This is due to the intricate, beautiful, and complex interdependence of all species within a habitat. By saving one species, many others are saved too!

Through this series, we aim to empower you to play a role in preserving them all through your everyday actions. And it’s simpler than you might think! You can be an agent of change.

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EPISODE 10

LEMURS

In this 10th episode (March 2025), we feature lemurs—the prosimian primates of Madagascar that are found nowhere else in the world.

More than 110 lemur species inhabit this one island nation through a wide variety of ecosystems.

With 98% of lemurs threatened with extinction, they are the world’s most endangered primate group. Learn more here: Lemurs

EPISODE 9

CONTINENTAL AFRICA'S PROSIMIANS

In this 9th episode (Sep 2024), we explore the prosimians of Continental Africa. Little known. Not particularly charismatic. Hardly talked about. But so unique! They deserve some love!

Why do pottos and angwantibos NOT have index fingers?! And what the heck is an angwantibo anyway? What about the nightly adventures of galagos? What are they up to? All nocturnal, these small primates and their unusual lifestyles will surely surprise you. Find out about them here! Learn more: Angwantibos, Pottos, Galagos

EPISODE 8

ASIA'S PROSIMIANS

In this 8th episode (August 2024), we explore Asia’s prosimians and what’s so special about them. They are, indeed, unique and wacky! From a venomous species — one of few venomous mammals — to eyes larger than brains, these nocturnal primates and their unusual adaptations for their lifestyles and ecosystems will surely surprise you. And, by the way…what IS a prosimian? You’ll find out here! Learn more: Lorises, Tarsiers

EPISODE 7

THE FASCINATING MONKEYS OF LATIN AMERICA

In this 7th episode (Apr 2024), we introduce Latin America’s fascinating monkeys and their unique characteristics. Not only will you see wonderful photos and videos of these many unique and diverse monkeys, but you’ll also find how they arrived in the Americas and how they evolved to adapt to their ecosystems. The activities of their daily lives benefit their ecosystems just as their ecosystems benefit them. One cannot exist without the other. Our primate cousins are essential to the health and welfare of their environments. Learn more about Latin America’s monkeys

EPISODE 6

THE EXTRAORDINARY MONKEYS OF ASIA

In this 6th episode (Mar 2024), we introduce you to Asia’s extraordinary monkeys and their unique characteristics. Not only will you see spectacular photos and videos of Asia’s many unique and diverse monkeys, but you’ll also see the many ways each species is designed specifically for the ecosystems in which they live. The activities of their daily lives benefit their ecosystems; one cannot exist without the other. Our primate cousins are essential to the health and welfare of their environments. Learn more about the Monkeys of Asia

EPISODE 5

THE MARVELOUS MONKEYS OF AFRICA

In this 5th episode (Jan 2024), we introduce you to the marvelous monkeys of Africa and the characteristics that make them unique. You’ll see the many ways in which each species is designed specifically for the diverse ecosystems in which they live. You’ll also see how the activities of their daily lives benefit their ecosystems. One cannot exist without the other. Primates are essential to the health and welfare of their environments. Learn more about the Monkeys of Africa.

EPISODE 4

AFRICAN APES

This 4th episode of our videocast (October 2023) features the great apes of Africa: bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas. These are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, especially the bonobos and chimpanzees with whom we share almost 99% of our genetic code. We share a great deal of what we consider our “humanity” with them all. Find out how!

Great photos and videos. Informative narration.

Learn more here: Bonobos, Chimpanzees, Gorillas.

EPISODE 3

ASIAN APES GREAT AND SMALL

Asian apes are spotlighted in this revised and re-edited third episode of our “Our Cousins the the Canopy” (Revised September 2024) series. We begin with an introduction that clearly distinguishes between apes and monkeys before exploring the realm of Asia’s highly endangered nonhuman apes—gibbons and orangutans. Discover why orangutans are known as “the gardeners of the forest” and enjoy the sounds of siamangs (gibbons) as they fill the air (don’t worry, we’ve turned down the volume). Learn more: Gibbons, Orangutans

EPISODE 2

LET'S TALK PRIMATES: AN OVERVIEW

In this 2nd episode (Revised June 2024) of our “Our Cousins in the Canopy” series, we broadly discuss what and who primates are. Nonhuman primates are incredibly diverse in size, shape, type, and the ways that they are “outfitted” for success in their ecosystems. We witness this in the forms of the physical adaptations that Mother Nature bestowed upon them. You will see why these species need to be protected and their habitats preserved. Nonhuman primates are an indicator species of the health of their ecosystems. If they are at risk, so too is every species with whom they share their habitats. What will you discover?

EPISODE 1

PRIMATE CONSERVATION: SAVING ONE SPECIES SAVES MANY

In this first episode (Revised May 2024), we discuss why primate conservation is important and its impact on biodiversity, as well as the significance of biodiversity to the health of our planet. This is a frank look at what lies ahead if we don’t all stand up to protect our fellow primates and their habitats. Saving one species saves many! You’ll discover how you can use the New England Primate Conservancy website to learn more about primate conservation and what you can do in your daily life to protect ecosystems and the environment. Everybody can be a conservationist!

And visit our Primates…in a Nutshell video series.