He's so cute!!! We saw quite a few monkeys at Newquay - including macaques and tamarinds, whose faces are quite similar... perhaps they're related! Thanks for visiting my blog! =)
My first time to see Saki monkey. Beautiful photos.
June 5, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Just look at that face!He seems to enjoy having his portrait taken.He is a Saki Monkey and he lives in the Natural Encounters building at the Houston Zoo.
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My BGD (beautiful god-daughter) and I were quite taken with him.Look at his hands and his long fingers.
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A New World Monkey, Sakis are small sized monkeys with long, bushy tails. They live in the trees of the rain forests and only occasionally go onto the land. They are generally very shy and cautious. Their range includes northern and central South America, extending from the south of Columbia, over Peru, in northern Bolivia and into the central part of Brazil.
While not endangered, they are vulnerable due to the destruction of their habitat by humans. They are also hunted for food and for the pet trade. A big thank you to Misty for being the hostess each week for Camera Critters.
Wishing you WELL and a JOY filled week.
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Close this window Jump to comment formThis is new to me. He does have a cute face.
June 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM
This is a face ANYone could love. Sweet, sweetness through and through.
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June 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Yes, what graceful and elegant little hands!
June 4, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Awesome shots, its a pity mankind likes to destroy parts of the world for its own ends. They are beautiful creatures, thanks for sharing:)
June 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM
What an unusual and lovely face!
June 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM
What a face! I can't imagine eating anything that has a face like that.
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June 4, 2011 at 9:37 AM
It's the hand that got me - so beautiful and graceful. Thanks for the introduction!
June 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Cute face and great photos. Monkeys are cool critters. Have a great weekend!
June 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Thanks for visiting today - I love your shots...he looks very handsome with the incredible symmetry of his facial markings!
June 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM
He's so cute!!! We saw quite a few monkeys at Newquay - including macaques and tamarinds, whose faces are quite similar... perhaps they're related!
Thanks for visiting my blog! =)
June 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM
I love the mustache! :0) You really did an excellent job of capturing his pose.
June 4, 2011 at 12:11 PM
cute face monkey
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June 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM
A charming face indeed, almost looks like a mask. Fantastic furry creatures these. xox Corrine
June 4, 2011 at 3:55 PM
He sure is a cutie! I wonder how many kids of monkeys there are. Now you have me pondering. :)
June 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM
What a cute face!
June 4, 2011 at 7:31 PM
He is quite handsome.
Darryl and Ruth : )
June 4, 2011 at 9:23 PM
If I look at only his face, I see an owl. Incredible creature. Is there any habitat that Man isn't destroying?
June 5, 2011 at 5:07 AM
My first time to see Saki monkey. Beautiful photos.
June 5, 2011 at 7:02 AM