the zoos of Curitiba and Sorocaba. The latter is located 80 km from the only long-term investigation of the southern muriqui in continuous forest, the Carlos Botelho State Park. The wild population was estimated at 1,300 in 2005. Muriquis are the largest neotropical species and are considered a flagship species. In 2005, scientists, zookeepers, NGOs, and many others discussed priorities and strategies to protect muriquis from extinction. The Brazilian government in 2010 recognized the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Muriquis. References External links Pró-Muriqui Association – Conservation Research of southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides) Conservation of the Muriqui from Brazil southern muriqui Mammals of Brazil Endemic fauna of Brazil Primates of South America Fauna of the Atlantic Forest southern muriqui Taxa named by Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire