Category: Mammals
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Collins’s Squirrel Monkey
Discover the fascinating world of Collins’s Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri collinsi), a vibrant and agile primate native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador. With their striking olive-green fur, complex social behaviors, and crucial role in seed dispersion, these vulnerable monkeys are not only captivating creatures but also essential to maintaining the health of their…
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Ecuadorian Squirrel Monkey
Discover the fascinating world of the Ecuadorian Squirrel Monkey, a vibrant primate native to the tropical rainforests of Ecuador. With their striking golden-yellow coats and playful social behavior, these small monkeys thrive in cooperative troops while adapting to their enviromental challenges. Learn about their unique diet, vital role in the ecosystem, and the conservation efforts…
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Black-capped Squirrel Monkey
Discover the fascinating world of the Black-capped Squirrel Monkey (*Saimiri boliviensis*), a vibrant species thriving in the lush rainforests of South America. Known for their playful behavior and impressive social structures, these monkeys play a crucial role in their ecosystem through seed dispersal and maintaining biodiversity. However, their vulnerable status due to habitat loss calls…
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Bearded Capuchin
Discover the captivating world of the Bearded Capuchin (Cebus libidinosus), a vulnerable primate native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. These intelligent and social monkeys are recognized for their distinctive facial “beard,” complex group dynamics, and remarkable tool-use abilities. Explore their habitat, diet, and vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance in this…
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Black-horned Capuchin
Discover the intriguing world of the **Black-horned Capuchin**, a medium-sized primate native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Renowned for their distinct black “horn,” complex social structures, and tool-using abilities, these vulnerable creatures play a critical role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers, all while facing threats from habitat destruction. Learn more…
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Crested Capuchin
Discover the fascinating world of the Crested Capuchin (Cebus incanus), a medium-sized monkey thriving in the lush tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Known for their impressive intelligence, social behavior, and tool-using abilities, these vulnerable primates are crucial for maintaining biodiversity through their role as seed dispersers. Learn about their habitat, diet, and the…
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Yellow-breasted Capuchin
Discover the vibrant world of the Yellow-breasted Capuchin (Cebus xanthosternos), an endangered primate native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. With their striking coat, complex social structures, and impressive problem-solving skills, these intelligent creatures play a vital role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers. Learn about their habitat, diet, and conservation challenges in this captivating overview.
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Brown Capuchin
Discover the fascinating world of the Brown Capuchin monkey, known for its intelligence, complex social structures, and remarkable adaptability to diverse habitats across South America. With striking physical traits and a curious nature, these omnivorous primates not only play a critical role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers but also capture the interest of researchers…
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Hooded Capuchin
Discover the Hooded Capuchin (*Cebus hocco*), a highly intelligent monkey native to the tropical forests of South America. With their distinctive golden-fringed faces and remarkable tool-using abilities, these social creatures play a vital role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers. However, due to habitat loss, they are currently classified as vulnerable, underscoring the need for…
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Blond Capuchin
Discover the fascinating world of the Blond Capuchin (*Sapajus flavius*), a vulnerable primate native to the tropical rainforests of northeastern Brazil. Known for their striking golden fur and remarkable intelligence, these social monkeys exhibit unique behaviors such as tool use and complex vocal communications, playing a vital role in their ecosystem through seed dispersal. Explore…
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Clelia clelia
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