PICC Coloring and Activity Books
Azuero Peninsula,
Panama
This English and Spanish book focuses on the endangered monkeys of the Azuero peninsula and what people can do to protect their habitats and these unique species. Co-authored by Panamanian Tammy Rowe, Stuart Hooper, and Kathy West. Download the pdf here!
Jauaperi Reserve,
Brazil
Co-authored and translated into Portuguese by Brazilian primatologist Dr. Gabriela de faria Oliveira, the Jauaperi Extractive Reserve is nestled in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. Download the pdf here.
Masoala, NE Madagascar
We are pleased to release a new Madagascar edition of the bilingual Lemur Conservation Coloring and Activity Book – Masoala! It was written and illustrated for the lemur species, conservation solutions and biodiversity in the Masoala National Park. Co-authored by Malagasy conservationist and educator Pascal Elison, with Kathy West. (PDF here).
Mountain Gorillas,
Uganda
The Endangered Mountain gorilla is found in Uganda and Rwanda, where we conduct PICC programs, and are also located in the DRC. This conservation coloring book is written for the Buhoma-Bwindi area of Uganda, where the gorillas are commonly found in the community adjacent to the Bwindi Impenetrable NP. In English and Luganda. (PDF)
Using a coloring and activity book designed for each project, students learn about primate species in their area and gain an understanding of the uniqueness of primates in the world and the importance of protecting their habitat. Students learn primate biology, behavior, habitat needs, conservation issues, and the value of primates to tourism and a healthy ecosystem – through discussions, reading, and activities in their coloring and activity books. The participating students have been thrilled with their artistic efforts and excited to share the coloring books and their artwork with their families and communities, expanding the outreach effects.
Each participant in the PICC sessions – children, teachers and community leaders in habitat communities – receives their own copy of these books. The pdf files are free for you to download, print and share.
We appreciate donations to help with the printing and transportation costs – please click here to help if you can!
PICC Videos and Reels
PICC Conservation Photography Syllabus: Resources and links to learn the technical details and how to be an ethical conservation photographer.
Journal Publications
We have shared our outreach and programs in the American Journal of Primatology and Journal of African Primates. Click below for a pdf of these publications.
Julie A. Vogt, Sasha Montero-De La Torre, and Kathy West. Photography Inspiring Children in Conservation: Empowering East Africa’s Youth for Wildlife Preservation with Skills in Visual Arts, African Primates 19(1) 35-44. 2025
Am J Primatology
West, K., Tecot, S., Walker‐Bolton, A. D., Borgerson, C., Wright, P. C., Razafindravony, L., Andriamiadanarivo, A., Andrianoely, D., Celestain, J., Elison, P., Jordan, J., Liu, A., Milliasse, R. F., Rafidimanandray, R., Ranaivoson, T., Randimbiarimanana, C., Razafindrapaoly, B. N., Soule, M., & Aliperti, J. R. (2023). An overdue catalyst: Limitations imposed by COVID‐19 improved capacity building in community‐led environmental education in Madagascar, American Journal of Primatology, 85, e23497. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.23497
Download free books and coloring pages (in English and Indonesian) to learn about small ape conservation through the IUCN Section on Small Apes. Gibbons are beautiful, interesting, and endangered members of the ape family!
- Download a free, beautiful, bilingual English-Malagasy poster about lemurs. Promote conservation of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity!
- Help lemur conservation organizations by hosting a Lemur Bounce fundraiser with your school or group of friends! The materials are even provided to you to make it super easy! (Thank you, Money for Madagascar!) Yes, YOU can make a difference!
