Lesser Primates

Black-capped Capuchin

Capuchins are diurnal, which means they are most active during the day. They live in large social groups of up to 30 individuals.

Bolivian Squirrel Monkey

The Bolivian Squirrel Monkey has a small, white face with a black nose and muzzle. Threats to this species include logging for the timber industry, land clearing for agriculture and the illegal pet trade.

Common Marmoset

Common Marmosets have a mixed coat of brown, grey and yellow with white ear tufts and a long, ringed tail. Like other marmosets, the Common Marmoset has claw-like nails which help them to climb.

Cotton-top Tamarin

Cotton-top Tamarins have a distinctive white mane which tapers to a ‘mohawk’ above their head. They have white underbellies and a dark brown back and tail.

Emperor Tamarin

Emperor Tamarins are completely arboreal (live in the trees) and form mixed troops, often travelling with other related tamarin species. Tamarins have claw-like nails called ‘tegulae’ which help them to climb.

Pygmy Marmoset

The Pygmy Marmoset has speckled, tawny fur and a hood of hair on its head. Like other marmosets, the Pygmy Marmoset has claw-like nails which help them to climb.

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