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Endangered Cat Ba langurs defy poor environmental conditions and show remarkable adaptation A study by the German Primate Center - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen and Leipzig Zoo shows the remarkable adaptability of the critically endangered Cat Ba langurs. Despite low genetic diversity, the langurs have retained key genetic traits that help them survive in their isolated environment on Cat Ba Island in Vietnam.
The Cat Ba langur, one of the rarest primate species in the world, is not only highly endangered, but also symbolizes nature's remarkable ability to adapt to challenging conditions. “These research results highlight the urgency of better protecting the Cat Ba langur and its habitat,” emphasizes Christian Roos, scientist at the DPZ and co-author of the current study. Originalpublikation: Zhang, L., Leonard, N., Passaro, R. et al. Genomic adaptation to small population size and saltwater consumption in the critically endangered Cat Ba langur.
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