IUCN Red list of threatened species
Kim is the volunteer IUCN Red List Coordinator for the Primate Specialist Group (and has held this role since early 2020). In this role, she has reviewed more than 500 Red List profile for primates from across the world. She continues to be the key person who coordinates, edits, and reviews primate assessments that are uploaded to the IUCN Red List website.
primate conservation efforts
Reuter, K.E. et al. (2021) The 25 most endangered primates list: impacts on conservation funding and policy. In: Communicating Endangered Species (E. Freedman, S. Shipley Hiles, D.B. Sachsman). Pp. 101-115.
Mittermeier, R.A., Langrand, O.M., Wilson, D.E., Rylands, A.B., Ratsimbazafy, J., Reuter, K.E., Andriamanana, T., Louis Jr., E.E., Schwitzer, C. & Sechrest, W. (2021) Mammals of Madagascar. Lynx Edicions: Spain.
Mittermeier, R.A., Langrand, O.M., Wilson, D.E., Rylands, A.B., Ratsimbazafy, J., Reuter, K.E., Andriamanana, T., Louis Jr., E.E., Schwitzer, C. & Sechrest, W. (2021) Mammals of Madagascar. Lynx Edicions: Spain.
research on the illegal pet trade of animals
LaFleur, M., Reuter, K. E., Hall, M. B., Rasoanaivo, H. H., McKernan, S., Ranaivomanana, P., Michel, A., Rabodoarivelo, M. S., Iqbal, Z., Rakotosamimanana, N., & Lapierre, S. G. (2021). Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Pet Ring-Tailed Lemur, Madagascar. Emerging infectious diseases. 27(3), 977–979. Available online (OPEN ACCESS).
Rodríguez, L., Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2020) Motivations of pet parrot ownership and captive conditions of the pets in Madagascar. 15(1). Available online (OPEN ACCESS).
Reuter, K.E. et al. (2019) A national survey of household pet lemur ownership in Madagascar. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS).
LaFleur, M., Clarke, T.A., Reuter, K.E., Schaefer, M.S., & terHorst, C. (2019) Illegal trade of wild-captured Lemur catta within Madagascar. Folia Primatologica. Available online.
Clarke, T.A., Reuter, K.E., LaFLeur, M., & Schaefer, M.S. (2019) A viral video and pet lemurs on Twitter. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., Clarke, T.A., LaFLeur, M., & Schaefer, M.S. (2018) Rabies in primates: are aggressive pet lemurs a risk to humans? Madagascar Conservation & Development. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., Clarke, T.A., LaFLeur, M., Ratsimbazafy, J., Holiniaina Kjeldgaard, F., Rodriguez, L., Schaeffer, T., & Schaefer, M.S. (2018) Exploring the role of wealth and religion on the ownership of captive lemurs in Madagascar using qualitative and quantitative data. Folia Primatologica. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Rodriguez, L., Hanitriniaina, S., & Schaefer, M. (2017) Ownership of parrots in Madagascar: extent and conservation implications. Oryx. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Clarke, T., Hanitriniaina, S., LaFleur, M., Rodriguez, L., & Schaefer, M. (2017) Trade of parrots in urban areas of Madagascar. Madagascar Conservation & Development. 12(1): 41-48. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., LaFleur, M., & Clarke, T.A. (2017) Endangered species: Illegal lemur trade grows in Madagascar. Nature. 154: 157. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2016) Motivations for the ownerships of pet lemurs in Madagascar. Anthrozoos. 30: 33-46. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2016) Captive conditions of pet lemurs in Madagascar. Folia Primatologica. 87:48-63. Available online.
Select Press Coverage: The Wildlife Society
Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2016) Illegal captive lemurs in Madagascar: comparing the use of online and in-person data collection methods. American Journal of Primatology. Available online.
Select Press coverage: National Geographic Online, The Weather Channel, The Wildlife Society
Reuter, K.E., Gilles, H., Wills, A.R., Sewall, B.J. (available online in 2015; published 2016) Live capture and ownership of pet lemurs in Madagascar: extent and conservation implications. Oryx. 50(2): 344–354. Available online.
Select Press coverage: The Guardian, The Independent, Phys.org, Cambridge Journal Blog, Science360, Science Daily, Nature World News, Care2.com, The Week, Earth Touch News, International Business Times UK, Treehugger, Yahoo! News, Science News, and Takepart.com.
Study was reported on English, French, Turkish, and Portuguese news sites.
Rodríguez, L., Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2020) Motivations of pet parrot ownership and captive conditions of the pets in Madagascar. 15(1). Available online (OPEN ACCESS).
Reuter, K.E. et al. (2019) A national survey of household pet lemur ownership in Madagascar. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS).
LaFleur, M., Clarke, T.A., Reuter, K.E., Schaefer, M.S., & terHorst, C. (2019) Illegal trade of wild-captured Lemur catta within Madagascar. Folia Primatologica. Available online.
Clarke, T.A., Reuter, K.E., LaFLeur, M., & Schaefer, M.S. (2019) A viral video and pet lemurs on Twitter. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., Clarke, T.A., LaFLeur, M., & Schaefer, M.S. (2018) Rabies in primates: are aggressive pet lemurs a risk to humans? Madagascar Conservation & Development. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., Clarke, T.A., LaFLeur, M., Ratsimbazafy, J., Holiniaina Kjeldgaard, F., Rodriguez, L., Schaeffer, T., & Schaefer, M.S. (2018) Exploring the role of wealth and religion on the ownership of captive lemurs in Madagascar using qualitative and quantitative data. Folia Primatologica. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Rodriguez, L., Hanitriniaina, S., & Schaefer, M. (2017) Ownership of parrots in Madagascar: extent and conservation implications. Oryx. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Clarke, T., Hanitriniaina, S., LaFleur, M., Rodriguez, L., & Schaefer, M. (2017) Trade of parrots in urban areas of Madagascar. Madagascar Conservation & Development. 12(1): 41-48. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., LaFleur, M., & Clarke, T.A. (2017) Endangered species: Illegal lemur trade grows in Madagascar. Nature. 154: 157. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2016) Motivations for the ownerships of pet lemurs in Madagascar. Anthrozoos. 30: 33-46. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2016) Captive conditions of pet lemurs in Madagascar. Folia Primatologica. 87:48-63. Available online.
Select Press Coverage: The Wildlife Society
Reuter, K.E., & Schaefer, M. (2016) Illegal captive lemurs in Madagascar: comparing the use of online and in-person data collection methods. American Journal of Primatology. Available online.
Select Press coverage: National Geographic Online, The Weather Channel, The Wildlife Society
Reuter, K.E., Gilles, H., Wills, A.R., Sewall, B.J. (available online in 2015; published 2016) Live capture and ownership of pet lemurs in Madagascar: extent and conservation implications. Oryx. 50(2): 344–354. Available online.
Select Press coverage: The Guardian, The Independent, Phys.org, Cambridge Journal Blog, Science360, Science Daily, Nature World News, Care2.com, The Week, Earth Touch News, International Business Times UK, Treehugger, Yahoo! News, Science News, and Takepart.com.
Study was reported on English, French, Turkish, and Portuguese news sites.
research on wild meat trade
Reuter, K.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) Taboos and sustainability of tenrec hunting in Madagascar. Afrotherian Conservation. 12: 11-15. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., Gilles, H., Wills, A.R., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) The consumption of wild meat in Madagascar: drivers, popularity, and food security. Environmental Conservation. 43: 273-283. Available online.
Select Press Coverage: Smithsonian Magazine
Reuter, K.E., Gilles, H., Wills, A.R., Janvier, T.E., Belalahy, T.R., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) Capture, movement, trade, and consumption of mammals in Madagascar. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Select Press Coverage: Smithsonian Magazine
Reuter, K.E., Gilles, H., Wills, A.R., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) The consumption of wild meat in Madagascar: drivers, popularity, and food security. Environmental Conservation. 43: 273-283. Available online.
Select Press Coverage: Smithsonian Magazine
Reuter, K.E., Gilles, H., Wills, A.R., Janvier, T.E., Belalahy, T.R., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) Capture, movement, trade, and consumption of mammals in Madagascar. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Select Press Coverage: Smithsonian Magazine
research on habitat degradation and protected areas
Reuter, K.E., Sewall, B.J., & Di Minin, E. (2017) Drivers of present and lifetime natural resource use in a tropical biodiversity hotspot. Animal Conservation. Available online.
Gudiel, A.A., Nieves, S.C., Reuter, K.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2017) Troop sizes, population densities, and sex ratios of Eulemur coronatus and Eulemur sanfordi in the Ankarana National Park. Lemur News. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Gudiel, A.A., Nieves, S.N., Reuter, K.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) The effect of anthropogenic disturbance on non-native plant species in Madagascar. The Journal of Tropical Ecology. 32: 543-554. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Wills, A.R., Lee, R.W., Cordes, E.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) Using stable isotopes to infer the impacts of habitat change on the diets and vertical stratification of frugivorous bats. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Gilles, H. & Reuter, K.E (2014) The presence of diurnal lemurs and human-lemur interactions within the buffer zone of the Ankarana National Park. Lemur News. 18: 27-30. Available online. (OPEN ACCESS)
Gudiel, A.A., Nieves, S.C., Reuter, K.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2017) Troop sizes, population densities, and sex ratios of Eulemur coronatus and Eulemur sanfordi in the Ankarana National Park. Lemur News. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Gudiel, A.A., Nieves, S.N., Reuter, K.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) The effect of anthropogenic disturbance on non-native plant species in Madagascar. The Journal of Tropical Ecology. 32: 543-554. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Wills, A.R., Lee, R.W., Cordes, E.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2016) Using stable isotopes to infer the impacts of habitat change on the diets and vertical stratification of frugivorous bats. PLOS ONE. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Gilles, H. & Reuter, K.E (2014) The presence of diurnal lemurs and human-lemur interactions within the buffer zone of the Ankarana National Park. Lemur News. 18: 27-30. Available online. (OPEN ACCESS)
other scientific research
Addison, P.F.E., Stephenson, P.J, Bull, J.W., Carbone, G., Burgman, M., Burgass, M.J., Gerber, L.R., Howard, P., McCormick, N., McRae, L., Reuter, K.E., Starkey, M., & Milner Gulland (2020) Bringing sustainability to life: A framework to guide biodiversity indicator development for business performance management. Business Strategy and the Environment. Available online.
Chandrashekar, A., Knierim, J.A., Khan, S., Raboin, D.L., Venkatesh, S., Clarke, T.A., Cuozzo, F.P., LaFleur, M., Lawler, R.R., Parga, J.A., Rasamimanana, H.R., Reuter, K.E., Sauther, M., & Baden, A.L. (2020) Genetic population structure of endangered ring‐tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) from nine sites in southern Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. 10: 8030-8043.
LaFleur, M., Gould, L., Sauther, M., Clarke, T., & Reuter, K.E. (2018) Restating the case for a sharp population decline in Lemur catta. Folia Primatologica. Available online.
Papacostas, K., Rielly, E., Georgian, S., Long, D., Princiotta, S., Quattrini, A., Reuter, K.E., & Freestone, A. (2017) Biological mechanisms of marine invasions. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 565: 251-268.
LaFleur, M., Clarke, T., Reuter, K.E., & Schaeffer, T. Rapid and alarming decrease in populations of wild ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) in Madagascar. Folia Primatologica. 87: 320-330. Available online.
Select Press Coverage: Scientific American
Swain, T.D., Strimaitis, A.M., Reuter, K.E., & Boudreau, W. (2016). Towards integrative systematics of Anthozoa (Cnidaria): evolution of form in the order Zoanthidea. Journal of Zoological Scripta. DOI: 10.1111/zsc.12195
Reuter, K.E., Juhn, D., & Grantham, H. (2016) Integrated land-sea management: recommendations for planning, implementation, and management. Environmental Conservation. Available online.
Swain, T.D., Schellinger, J.L., Strimaitis, A.M., & Reuter, K.E. (2015) Evolution of cnidarian polyp retraction mechanisms: convergent functional morphology and evolutionary allometry of the marginal musculature in order Zoanthidea (Anthozoa: Hexacorallia). BMC Evolutionary Biology. 15: 123. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Lotterhos, K.E., Crim, R.N., Thompson, C.A., Harley, D.G. (2011) Elevated pCO2 increases sperm limitation and risk of polyspermy in the red sea urchin Strongylocentrotus franciscanus. Global Change Biology 17(1): 163-171. Available online.
Reuter, K.E. & Levitan, D.R. (2010) Influence of Sperm and Phytoplankton on Spawning in the Echinoid Lytechinus variegatus. Biological Bulletin 219: 198-206. Available online.
Chandrashekar, A., Knierim, J.A., Khan, S., Raboin, D.L., Venkatesh, S., Clarke, T.A., Cuozzo, F.P., LaFleur, M., Lawler, R.R., Parga, J.A., Rasamimanana, H.R., Reuter, K.E., Sauther, M., & Baden, A.L. (2020) Genetic population structure of endangered ring‐tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) from nine sites in southern Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. 10: 8030-8043.
LaFleur, M., Gould, L., Sauther, M., Clarke, T., & Reuter, K.E. (2018) Restating the case for a sharp population decline in Lemur catta. Folia Primatologica. Available online.
Papacostas, K., Rielly, E., Georgian, S., Long, D., Princiotta, S., Quattrini, A., Reuter, K.E., & Freestone, A. (2017) Biological mechanisms of marine invasions. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 565: 251-268.
LaFleur, M., Clarke, T., Reuter, K.E., & Schaeffer, T. Rapid and alarming decrease in populations of wild ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) in Madagascar. Folia Primatologica. 87: 320-330. Available online.
Select Press Coverage: Scientific American
Swain, T.D., Strimaitis, A.M., Reuter, K.E., & Boudreau, W. (2016). Towards integrative systematics of Anthozoa (Cnidaria): evolution of form in the order Zoanthidea. Journal of Zoological Scripta. DOI: 10.1111/zsc.12195
Reuter, K.E., Juhn, D., & Grantham, H. (2016) Integrated land-sea management: recommendations for planning, implementation, and management. Environmental Conservation. Available online.
Swain, T.D., Schellinger, J.L., Strimaitis, A.M., & Reuter, K.E. (2015) Evolution of cnidarian polyp retraction mechanisms: convergent functional morphology and evolutionary allometry of the marginal musculature in order Zoanthidea (Anthozoa: Hexacorallia). BMC Evolutionary Biology. 15: 123. Available online.
Reuter, K.E., Lotterhos, K.E., Crim, R.N., Thompson, C.A., Harley, D.G. (2011) Elevated pCO2 increases sperm limitation and risk of polyspermy in the red sea urchin Strongylocentrotus franciscanus. Global Change Biology 17(1): 163-171. Available online.
Reuter, K.E. & Levitan, D.R. (2010) Influence of Sperm and Phytoplankton on Spawning in the Echinoid Lytechinus variegatus. Biological Bulletin 219: 198-206. Available online.
International development research
Reuter, P.R., McGinnis, S., & Reuter, K.E. (2018) Comparing the awareness of and beliefs in sexually transmitted infections among university students in Madagascar and the United States of America. PeerJ. 6: e4362. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, P.R, Marcail McGinnis, S., & Reuter, K.E. (2016) Public health professionals’ perceptions of mental health services in Equatorial Guinea, Central-West Africa. The Pan African Medical Journal. 25: 236. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, P.R., Randell, H., & Reuter, K.E. (2015) Knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections in young adults in Madagascar. University of Mauritius Research Journal. 21: 616. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Czaja, R., Wills, A., Hanitriniaina, S., Reuter, K.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2015) Consumption of domestic and feral cat in Madagascar: frequency, purpose, and health implications. Anthrozoos. 28: 469-482. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Press coverage: Psychology Today, Science Daily
Venart, L.C. & Reuter, K.E. (2014) Education in Madagascar: A guide on the state of the educational system, needed reforms, and strategies for improvement. University of Mauritius Research Journal. 20: 196-235 (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., Geysimonyan, A., Molina, G., & Reuter, P.R. (2014) Healthcare in Equatorial Guinea, West Africa: Obstacles and barriers to care. Pan African Medical Journal. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Wills, A.R., Reuter, K.E., Gudiel, A.A., Hessert, B.P., Sewall, B.J. (2014) Barriers to student success in Madagascar. Global Education Review. 1(4): 114-134. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, P.R, Marcail McGinnis, S., & Reuter, K.E. (2016) Public health professionals’ perceptions of mental health services in Equatorial Guinea, Central-West Africa. The Pan African Medical Journal. 25: 236. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, P.R., Randell, H., & Reuter, K.E. (2015) Knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections in young adults in Madagascar. University of Mauritius Research Journal. 21: 616. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Czaja, R., Wills, A., Hanitriniaina, S., Reuter, K.E., & Sewall, B.J. (2015) Consumption of domestic and feral cat in Madagascar: frequency, purpose, and health implications. Anthrozoos. 28: 469-482. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Press coverage: Psychology Today, Science Daily
Venart, L.C. & Reuter, K.E. (2014) Education in Madagascar: A guide on the state of the educational system, needed reforms, and strategies for improvement. University of Mauritius Research Journal. 20: 196-235 (OPEN ACCESS)
Reuter, K.E., Geysimonyan, A., Molina, G., & Reuter, P.R. (2014) Healthcare in Equatorial Guinea, West Africa: Obstacles and barriers to care. Pan African Medical Journal. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)
Wills, A.R., Reuter, K.E., Gudiel, A.A., Hessert, B.P., Sewall, B.J. (2014) Barriers to student success in Madagascar. Global Education Review. 1(4): 114-134. Available online (OPEN ACCESS)