Buffy-headed Marmoset (Callithrix flaviceps)
The Buffy-headed Marmoset (Callithrix aurita) is a small primate native to South America, most commonly found in the tropical forests of the Amazon rainforest. It … Read more
Brazilian Primates
Howler Monkey (Alouatta fusca)
Can you imagine someone hearing you holler from three kilometer away? Howler Monkeys have the loudest sound of any land animal, and it can be … Read more
Brown Howler Monkey (Alouatta guariba)
Brown Howler The Brown Howler Monkey, scientifically known as Alouatta guariba, is a fascinating species of New World monkey native to South America. These primates … Read more
Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea)
If you think small animals are cute, get ready to fall in love! After all, what is cuter than a baby monkey? A Pigmy Marmoset … Read more
Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi paniscus)
Have you ever played the game called Barrel of Monkeys? The Spider Monkey plays a real-life version of this game when it hooks tails with … Read more
Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
When we think of monkeys, we picture long-tailed creatures swinging high in the trees with acrobatic ease. Squirrel Monkeys don’t exactly fit that description. In … Read more
Blackish Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri vanzolinii)
The Blackish Squirrel Monkey is currently listed as a vulnerable species (2003), and this particular species of monkey is also endemic to Brazil. The Blackish … Read more
Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)
Imagine being only eight inches tall and trying to cross a river or even a large field of crops. What a huge impossible task! Even … Read more
Black-faced Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus caissara)
The Black-faced Lion Tamarin was first documented in 1990. This Lion Tamarin has a golden body, and a black-face hence the name. The feet, tail … Read more
Masked Titi (Callicebus personatus)
Human lovers hold hands to show affection. Masked titis wrap their tails together. You might spot a couple cozy couple sitting in a tree, hunched … Read more
Coimbra’s Titi (Callicebus coimbrai)
The Coimbra’s Titi was discovered only in 1999 by Kobayashi & Langguth. It has since been assessed in 2003 and listed as critically endangered. This … Read more
Southern Bahian Masked Titi (Callicebus melanochir)
The Southern Bahian Masked Titi was discovered by Wied-Neuwied in 1820. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as vulnerable. This species is also … Read more
Northern Bahian Blond Titi (Callicebus barbarabrownae)
The Northern Bahian Blond Titi was discovered by Hershkovitz in 1990. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a critically endangered. This species … Read more
Red Uakari (Cacajao calvus)
The Red Uakari is listed (2003) as an endangered species. It is found in Brazil, Peru and has been reported but not confirmed in southern … Read more
White-whiskered Spider Monkey (Ateles marginatus)
The White-whiskered Spider Monkey is currently listed as an endangered species (2003), and this particular species of monkey is also endemic to Brazil. The White-whiskered … Read more
Lowland Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii)
The lowland woolly monkey, also known as Lagothrix poeppigii, is a fascinating primate found in the Amazon basin of South America. These monkeys are known … Read more
Gray Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix cana)
The Gray Woolly Monkey was first reported by E. Geoffroy in 1812. It inhabits both Brazil and Peru. This particular species is currently (2003) listed … Read more