Comportamento de primatas do Parque Nacional de Ubajara: uma cartilha como ferramenta de educação ambiental

Abstract

Amid socio-environmental conflicts associated with Conservation Units (CUs), territorial disputes stand out due to the presence of local populations whose livelihoods are closely linked to the land and who are therefore subject to CU management policies. This context reinforces the need to include these groups in the conservation of local biodiversity. Environmental Education considers historical and cultural aspects within the educational process, aligning with the principles of critical Environmental Education. Thus, the development of didactic resources aimed at Environmental Education emerges as an alternative for introducing this topic to local populations, with particular emphasis on educational booklets due to their versatility and adaptability to different contexts and languages. Considering the importance of regional contextualization in the construction of critical Environmental Education, the primates of Ubajara National Park (PNU) stand out within the local fauna and may be subject to illicit practices that negatively affect ecological dynamics. This study aimed to develop a booklet addressing the behavior of primates in the PNU (Parque Nacional de Ubajara), serving as a supplementary tool in the environmental education process for surrounding schools. To this end, criteria were established for defining the species and the behavioral approach, followed by a literature review of the selected primates. The booklet adopted a behavioral approach, allowing for ecological and evolutionary contextualization. Furthermore, it incorporated playful elements combined with adapted language, demonstrating its potential as an auxiliary tool in the teaching–learning process associated with environmental education.