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Makassar Tarsier

Discover the fascinating world of the Makassar Tarsier, a unique nocturnal primate native to the rainforests of Indonesia. Known for their large eyes and impressive agility, these vulnerable creatures play a crucial role in their ecosystem by controlling insect populations. Learn about their habitat, diet, behavior, and the conservation efforts needed to protect them from…
Lariang Tarsier

Explore the fascinating world of the Lariang Tarsier, a small yet captivating primate native to the lush rainforests of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Known for their remarkable agility, large expressive eyes, and unique nocturnal behaviors, these endangered creatures play a crucial role in their ecosystem. Learn about their habitat, diet, and the urgent conservation efforts needed to…
Philippine Tarsier

Discover the fascinating world of the Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta), a small primate known for its extraordinary agility, large eyes, and unique nocturnal habits. Found in the lush forests of the Philippines, these “living fossils” are vital to their ecosystems, primarily preying on insects and small vertebrates. However, with their vulnerable status due to habitat…
Western Tarsier

Discover the fascinating world of the Western Tarsier, a small primate known for its impressive acrobatics and striking nocturnal adaptations. Found in the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia, these vulnerability-listed creatures play a crucial role in maintaining insect populations while facing threats from habitat destruction and the pet trade. Learn about their unique behaviors, physical…
Gray’s Bald-faced Saki

Discover the fascinating world of the Gray’s Bald-faced Saki, an agile primate thriving in the lush lowland rainforests of South America. With their distinctive gray fur and bald faces, these social creatures play a vital role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn more about their behavior, diet, and…
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,…
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…
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

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

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…

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