conservation – n. the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources

ape – n. a type of animal (such as a chimpanzee or gorilla) that is closely related to monkeys and humans and that is covered in hair and has no tail or a very short tail

primatologist – n. a scientist who studies primates

subspecies – n. a group of related plants or animals that is smaller than a species: a division of a species

positive – adj. thinking that a good result will happen: hopeful