Studies of conservation strategies for two endangered primates – the proboscis monkey from Borneo and the aye aye lemur native to Madagascar – show the surprisingly powerful influence of public attitudes towards less photogenic creatures at risk of extinction. The current threat to the Earth’s biodiversity is no laughing matter, but it may be that raising a smile might help some vulnerable species dogged by unfortunate looks or dark reputations.
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