The more nonhuman primate species that die tells us that the our own well-being is endangered. Nonhuman primate research benefits the animals being studied. The more we learn about them the more we can do to save them from extinction. Behavioral and ecological studies are essential to conservation efforts. Additionally scientific findings increase the public's awareness of the intelligence and the beauty of these animals.
Public awareness is important for further conservation efforts.
We have learned that nonhuman primates are very complex animals. Some nonhuman primates are political animals who use their social skills and abilities to move up the social ladder. Many reconcile with each other after disputes, cooperate to complete complex tasks, and share resources among each other. Research into primate behavior has helped us to understand ourselves. By studying nonhuman primates we can find the roots of our behavior and we can pinpoint the biological origins of human emotions and intelligence.