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A new protected area has been established to safeguard the Endangered Zanzibar Red Colobus. Conservationists have worked for 7+ years on the archipelago of Zanzibar to make the Kidikotundu-Nongwe-Vundwe Reserve a reality. This protected area now protects roughly 500 individuals of this Endangered primate - representing over 10% of their entire global population. Total population surveys over a number of years, assessed the abundance and distribution of the Zanzibar Red Colobus. This allowed conservationists to understand the need for additional protected areas and their locations. In addition to protecting primates, this reserve is home to the Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Endangered Aders’ Duiker, Zanzibar Slender Mongoose, and Rufous Elephant Shrew. Considered the most threatened group of monkeys across mainland Africa, red colobus are in dire need of conservation action. My organization, Re:wild, has worked with over 160 conservationists to develop a comprehensive Red Colobus Conservation Action Plan that addresses the most urgent needs for red colobus to ensure their survival. We are dedicated to preserving these primates and their forest habitats, helping shine a spotlight on efforts to protect them. The creation of Kidikotundu-Nongwe-Vundwe Reserve was funded in part by @rainforesttrust, Margot Marsh, @thewcs, and @rewild. Photo credit: Tim Davenport

February 07, 2024