The conservation value and significance of Yunnan golden monkeys are determined by their flagship species and distribution area attributes, as well as their own biological attributes, including complex hierarchical social organizations and specialized feeding habits. At the same time, their role or function in the ecosystem should be more important. Therefore, the purpose and significance of protecting Yunnan golden monkeys can be understood from the perspectives of flagship species, ecological adaptation to extreme environments at high latitudes and altitudes, hierarchical social organizations, specialized feeding habits, and ecological functions.
Firstly, as the flagship species of the Three Parallel Rivers in China, the Yunnan Golden Monkey is of great significance in the conservation and management of biodiversity in Yunnan Province.
Secondly, as a model animal for primates to adapt to extreme environments at high altitudes in temperate regions, the protection and research of Yunnan golden monkeys are of great value for animals to adapt to extreme environments and evolutionary mechanisms.
Thirdly, the study of the complex hierarchical social organization of Yunnan golden monkeys is of great significance for the origin, maintenance, and development of human society.
Fourthly, calling for the protection of Yunnan golden monkeys from the perspective of ecological functions has important guiding significance for the protection of biodiversity in China.
Fifthly, the protection of Yunnan golden monkeys plays an important demonstration role in the protection of Chinese primates.