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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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Guianan Bearded Saki

    Guianan Bearded Saki

    Discover the fascinating world of the Guianan Bearded Saki, a medium-sized primate native to the tropical rainforests of the Guiana Shield. Learn about its unique physical characteristics, social behavior, diverse diet, reproductive habits, and vital role in seed dispersal within its ecosystem. With conservation efforts underway, explore how this “Vulnerable” species contributes to the rich…

  • Araçá Uacari

    Araçá Uacari

    Discover the fascinating Araçá Uacari, a vibrant primate native to the Amazon Basin, known for its striking red face and unique social behaviors. This vulnerable species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser, while its intriguing adaptations highlight the rich biodiversity of its rainforest habitat. Learn more about its distinctive characteristics,…

  • Jamaican Monkey

    Jamaican Monkey

    Discover the fascinating world of the Jamaican Monkey, a vibrant medium-sized primate native to Jamaica’s lush rainforests and mangroves. Known for their playful social structures, distinctive brown and grey coats, and crucial role as seed dispersers, these monkeys face challenges from habitat loss and hunting, making conservation efforts vital to their future. Learn more about…

  • Ornate Titi

    Ornate Titi

    Discover the captivating world of the Ornate Titi, a unique primate native to the lush rainforests of South America. With their striking rust and dark brown fur, playful social behaviors, and role as vital seed dispersers, these vulnerable creatures highlight the importance of conservation in preserving their fragile habitat. Learn more about their fascinating lifestyle…

  • Red-bellied Titi

    Red-bellied Titi

    Discover the captivating world of the Red-bellied Titi, a vulnerable primate native to the lush tropical forests of South America. Known for their distinct reddish-brown bellies and strong social bonds, these charming creatures play a crucial role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers. Join us as we explore their habitat, behavior, diet, and the urgent…

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    Erpeton tentaculatum

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    Eroticoscincus graciloides

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