With the current status of banded leaf monkeys in Singapore, the most important issue to deal with is to conserve them by increasing populating size and chances of inbreeding.

Translocation

Translocation from genetically compatible populations in Malaysia may be a reasonable solution to restore reproductive potential of these endangered monkeys. However, more research needs to be carried out to compare the autecology of the populations. The process of translocation can be stressful and traumatic for these individuals. Along with the accentuating susceptibility to disease, outbreeding depression may occur when mixing takes place between diverse population groups.

Monkey Bridges

Future studies can also explore the use of inexpensive aerial bridges to reconnect these critically endangered monkeys in the forest. Researchers can examine the possible use of canopy bridges, wildlife corridors or ladder ropes for testing. Assessment of bridge models is necessary in order to study the monkey’s ability to travel across the different bridge type. These monkey bridges will be useful as it may potentially host other arboreal animals as well.

Futher Research

In present time, research on this species has to be conducted through examination of their faeces. Little is known about them through the limited data collection. Food resource could be a limiting area due to their small habitat and their picky-eating nature. Thus, more research is needed to understand their ecological behaviour during both rainy and dry seasons.