Potential habitat corridors and restoration areas for the black-and-white snub-nosed monkey Rhinopithecus bieti in Yunnan, China

Genetic isolation between northern and southern populations of the black-and-white snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus bieti) in Yunnan, China, is driven more by human disturbance and fragmented high-quality habitats than by physical distance. The study used genetic analysis, least-cost path modeling, and Euclidean distance measurements to identify potential habitat corridors and prioritize seven restoration areas. These findings highlight the need for targeted conservation efforts, including reducing human influence and designing long-term habitat restoration plans to reconnect isolated populations within the UNESCO-listed Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas.

Li, L., Xue, Y., Wu, G., Li, D., & Giraudoux, P. (2014). Potential habitat corridors and restoration areas for the black-and-white snub-nosed monkey Rhinopithecus bieti in Yunnan, China. Oryx, 49(4), 719–726. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0030605313001397