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Primates

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These primates are members of the marmoset family and are native to Colombia. They are an endangered species. The crest of white fur gives it its name.
Cottontop Tamarin
 These monkeys retain a third molar on each side of their upper jaw and have long, curved claws instead of nails. They grow to eight to nine inches long, excluding the tail.
Goeldi's Monkey

These primates are found only in the Brazilian rainforest. They are arboreal (tree dwelling) and live in families with home ranges of about 105 acres.
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
 These are the smallest of all monkeys. Their length is about three and one half inches excluding their tail. They have non-opposable thumbs.
Pygmy Marmoset

These animals are found on the island of Madagascar. They eat fruit, insects, tree gum and sap. They are crepuscular meaning mostly active at dawn and dusk.
Red Ruffed Lemur
 These animals are considered New World monkeys. They travel in small bands through trees, leaping and sprawling out, like spiders. They have a prehensile tail.
Spider Monkey

These primates are found in the forested regions of Costa Rica and down to Bolivia and Peru. They live in tree tops and travel in small bands. Insects are their main food.
Squirrel Monkey
 These small primates are native to Brazil. They live in families and eat fruit, insects and tree sap.
White-fronted Marmoset