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Using traveling festivals to mobilize primate conservation education

In: Folia Primatologica
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Jorge Ramos-Luna Red de Biología y Conservación de Vertebrados, Instituto de Ecología A.C., Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, C.P. 91073, Xalapa, Veracruz, México

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Daniela Alicia Torres-Anaya Red de Biología y Conservación de Vertebrados, Instituto de Ecología A.C., Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, C.P. 91073, Xalapa, Veracruz, México

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Zaira Lizbeth Esparza-Rodríguez Red de Biología y Conservación de Vertebrados, Instituto de Ecología A.C., Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, C.P. 91073, Xalapa, Veracruz, México

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Tania Fonseca-Leal Red de Biología y Conservación de Vertebrados, Instituto de Ecología A.C., Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, C.P. 91073, Xalapa, Veracruz, México

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María Fernanda Alvarez-Velazquez Red de Biología y Conservación de Vertebrados, Instituto de Ecología A.C., Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, C.P. 91073, Xalapa, Veracruz, México

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Colin A. Chapman Biology Department, Vancouver Island University, 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 5S5, Canada
Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Animal Conservation, Northwest University, Xi’an, 710069, China
School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville, 3209, South Africa

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Juan Carlos Serio-Silva Red de Biología y Conservación de Vertebrados, Instituto de Ecología A.C., Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, C.P. 91073, Xalapa, Veracruz, México

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Abstract

Environmental education aims to foster knowledge, awareness, and appreciation for nature and can encompass various formats, including festivals. The traveling festival “Changos y Monos va a tu comunidad” is inspired by previous initiatives and aims to promote the conservation of primates in southeast Mexico. The festival involved focused activities, mainly for children, such as talks, games, and exhibitions. It has been held on ten occasions, reaching approximately 700 people from nine localities. Unlike other events, its execution does not require a large budget due to the short duration, the use of small spaces, and because it can be conducted in parallel with field research, which has facilitated its funding. Although no systematic evaluation of the impact of this initiative has been conducted, it is evident that the festival gained notoriety among people in various locations in the region, suggesting “Changos y Monos va a tu comunidad” represents a significant contribution to the conservation of wild Mexican primates.

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