Disease, Health and Ape Conservation

This fifth volume of State of the Apes brings together original research and analysis with topical case studies and emerging best practice to further the ape conservation agenda around disease and health. It provides an overview of relevant disease and health issues and explores factors such as the ethics of intervening in and managing ape health; the impact of research and tourism on apes; the One Health approach; and disaster management and the protection of apes. It shows how the welfare of apes is interrelated with that of the people who share their habitats, while also demonstrating the benefits of integrating ape conservation in health, socioeconomic activities (such as in the extractive industries, industrial agriculture and infrastructure development), and regulatory policy and practice at all levels, from the local to the international. This title is also available as Open Access via Cambridge Core.

• Presents an objective, rigorous analysis of relevant issues, which includes promoting best practice, without being prescriptive
• Provides as well rounded a picture as possible of the current situation; contributions from a wide range of practitioners, academics, experts and environmental/campaign organisations are included and case studies are used to provide specific examples
• Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout with the very latest data presented
• Also available as Open Access via Cambridge Core