Primate Update E-Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 9, Part 1

PPS PRIMATES in the SPOTLIGHT

Update on Macaco:

Macaco was born in the wild, but was captured as a baby, taken from his mother— a victim of the pet trade. He was locked up in a small wire cage and put up for sale in a marketplace. Macaco spent the next 9 years living as a pet in Los Angeles with a boy who gave him a home. Eventually, his owner realized that living as a pet was not the best life possible for a monkey. He said: “I decided to send him to Pacific Primate Sanctuary because I love him, and I know he needs to be at the Sanctuary where he can become a monkey.” He made the difficult decision to send Macaco to the Sanctuary because he cared deeply for him, and he knew that Macaco deserved the chance to live with others of his own kind.

Macaco Living in the Green World

Macaco had not seen another monkey since he was a tiny infant. When he arrived at PPS, the monkeys all greeted him, but he was unable to respond to them, and had difficulties moving on the branches in his new home. Over the past year, he has really enjoyed observing the other monkeys and has learned to communicate with them. We have heard him make a growing number of vocalizations. Macaco was recently moved into an outdoor enclosure in the new extension. He is now able to feel the wind in his fur and the sun on his back. Macaco has been contentedly running along the branches and hiding in the foliage of his new home.



"Those who wish to pet and baby wild animals, ‘love’ them. But those who respect their natures and wish to let them live normal lives, love them more." — Edwin Way Teale, "April 28," Circle of the Seasons (1953)

NOTABLE NEWS

This month we grieve the passing of our beloved Brenda,

a White-tufted Eared Marmoset.

Brenda arrived at Pacific Primate Sanctuary in 1995. She came from a research laboratory when she was just 3 months old along with her brother Brandon. They were sent to PPS at this very young age, without their parents. Normally a marmoset family cares for the offspring until they are sexually mature, from 18-20 months old. These two were like little orphans when they were given refuge here.

Brenda was 2 years old when Bruno arrived from another research facility and the two were paired. Bruno has difficulty sharing his enclosure and food with his new companion but, over time, he learned to be her partner. Brenda spent the next 13 years with Bruno, the two spent countless hours exploring their greenroom together, grooming each other, and soaking up the warmth of the sun. When she had to be taken to the infirmary, Bruno made distress calls.

Brenda passed away on the morning of August 17, 2010. She was with Bruno and had four caregivers close by. Over the last 15 years many caregivers have known and cared for Brenda. She had a gentle disposition, and an inquisitive nature. Her presence at Pacific Primate Sanctuary will be missed, but her spirit lives on in all of our hearts.

Eudora is a Cotton Top Tamarin, who was born at Pacific Primate Sanctuary. She is the daughter of Adam and Nadine. A little over a year ago, Eudora went to a facility on the Big Island to be a companion to a lone male Cotton Top Tamarin. Unfortunately, her mate recently passed away, and so Eudora has come back to PPS. She is now in the extension next to her sister Persephone. We are hoping to pair the two in the near future.

MEET MORE MONKEYS

Sylvan, a White-tufted Eared Marmoset enjoys the sunshine in his new outdoor enclosure!

The small body size and claw-like nails of Marmoset monkeys allow them to cling vertically to trees. Sebastian uses this vantage point to scan for insects.

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