First Park-University Collaboration on Research of Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey’s Stomatognathic System

Song Ke introduced that the Shennongjia region is the easternmost and smallest habitat for the golden snub-nosed monkey in the world, playing an important role in the evolutionary history of this species. There are significant differences between the golden snub-nosed monkey populations in Shennongjia and those outside the region. The population in Shennongjia is particularly isolated, with very low genetic diversity, making it more vulnerable to the risks brought by environmental changes. It is crucial for the conservation of the entire population to understand the dental characteristics and health status of the golden snub-nosed monkeys living in Shennongjia. Through relative research, gaps in the domestic and international studies on the stomatognathic system of these monkeys can be filled, which will not only provide an anatomical foundation for the diagnosis, treatment, pathogenic factors, and prevention of dental diseases in golden snub-nosed monkeys, but also allow for predictions about their lifespan by exploring the correlation with dental diseases. This could help develop new strategies for improving their health, extending their lifespan, and increasing their population size.