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  • Monk Saki

    Monk Saki

    Discover the captivating world of the Monk Saki, a unique primate native to the tropical forests of South America. With their distinctive monk-like appearance and playful behavior, they play a vital role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers. Learn about their habitat, diet, conservation status, and the fascinating social dynamics that define these charming creatures.

  • Hairy Saki

    Hairy Saki

    Discover the Hairy Saki, a fascinating primate native to the tropical rainforests of South America. With its distinctive shaggy fur, social behavior, and crucial role as a seed disperser, this Vulnerable species thrives in diverse habitats, including floodplain and swamp forests. Learn about its unique diet, playful interactions, and conservation challenges in our latest blog…

  • Equatorial Saki

    Equatorial Saki

    Discover the fascinating world of the Equatorial Saki (Pithecia aequatorialis), a vibrant primate native to the tropical rainforests of South America. With their striking appearance, social behavior, and role as vital seed dispersers, these resilient creatures face significant threats from habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade. Learn about their unique adaptations, diet, and the importance…

  • Buffy Saki

    Buffy Saki

    Discover the captivating world of the Buffy Saki, a medium-sized primate native to the dense rainforests of the Amazon Basin. Known for their distinctive buff-colored fur and social behavior, these vulnerable creatures play a crucial role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers while facing threats from habitat loss and hunting. Learn about their unique characteristics,…

  • Cazuza's Saki

    Cazuza’s Saki

    Discover the fascinating world of Cazuza’s Saki, a vibrant primate native to the Amazon Basin. Known for their striking black and brown fur and unique social structures, these diurnal creatures play a crucial role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration. However, their survival is threatened by habitat destruction, making conservation efforts essential for this Vulnerable…

  • Golden-faced Saki

    Golden-faced Saki

    Discover the fascinating world of the Golden-faced Saki, a unique primate native to the lush rainforests of the Amazon Basin. Known for their vibrant golden facial coloration and playful social behavior, these agile monkeys play a crucial role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers. Despite their captivating traits, the Golden-faced Saki faces threats from habitat…

  • Ucayali Bald Uacari

    Ucayali Bald Uacari

    Discover the Ucayali Bald Uacari, a striking medium-sized monkey native to the lush rainforests of Peru’s Ucayali River Basin. Known for its bald head and vibrant red face, this frugivorous primate plays an essential role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser, all while facing threats from habitat destruction and illegal hunting. Learn more about…

  • Rio Negro Bearded Saki

    Rio Negro Bearded Saki

    Discover the intriguing world of the Rio Negro Bearded Saki (*Chiropotes albinasus*), a medium-sized primate native to the dense tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. With its distinctive facial features, social behavior, and vital role in seed dispersal, this vulnerable species faces threats from habitat loss, making conservation efforts essential for its survival. Explore their…

  • Uta Hick's Bearded Saki

    Uta Hick’s Bearded Saki

    Discover the intriguing Uta Hick’s Bearded Saki, a medium-sized monkey native to the lush tropical rainforests of Northern Brazil’s Amazon Basin. Known for their unique social structures and striking physical features, these frugivorous primates play a vital role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers. However, their vulnerable conservation status highlights the urgent need for protective…

  • White Bald Uacari

    White Bald Uacari

    Discover the captivating world of the White Bald Uacari (*Cacajao amuna*), an endangered primate native to the Amazon’s flooded forests. With their distinctive bald pink head, social behavior, and critical role as seed dispersers, these playful creatures face threats from habitat loss and illegal hunting. Learn about their unique adaptations, diet, and conservation efforts essential…

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    Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis

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    Cyrtodactylus grismeri

    Discover the Cyrtodactylus grismeri, also known as Grismer’s bent-toed gecko, a small (up to 10 cm) nocturnal gecko native to the lush, humid forests of Southeast Asia. With its unique brown and gray camouflage, agile climbing abilities, and role in controlling insect populations, this vulnerable species is a vital part of its ecosystem.

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