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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.

White-fronted Capuchin  
White-fronted Capuchins have a light brown coloured back with a white or yellow underside. They have a prehensile tail which is used as an extra arm or leg for grasping and holding on to branches.


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