An assessment of trade in gibbons and orang-utans in Sumatra, Indonesia

Complete Title:

IUCN Publication

Abstract:

This report presents an assessment of the trade in gibbons and orang-utans in Sumatra, Indonesia, including the islands off Sumatras west coast (most notably, the Mentawai Islands). TRAFFICs overall goal for this study was to create an overview on all aspects of the trade and uses of these species throughout Sumatra, and trade connections to other parts of Indonesia, and present it to the relevant authorities as a report with recommendations for action to improve conservation efforts for these primates.

Monographic Series:

TRAFFIC Southeast Asia Report

Imprint:

Petaling Jaya, MY : TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, 2009

Physical Description:

x, 46p. : ill., maps

Publication Year:

2009

ISBN:

978-9833-3932-4-4

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references. This is the third TRAFFIC report focusing on the direct factors contributing to the decline in orang-utan and gibbon populations, including the demand for these primates as pets.