Primate Update E-Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part 1

PPS PRIMATES in the SPOTLIGHT

Meet Abraham
Abraham is a Black-tufted Eared marmoset who will be celebrating his 13th birthday on January 29th. His father, Tank, came to Pacific Primate Sanctuary from a university research laboratory, while his mother, Florence, found refuge here after being confiscated from a smuggler (please see our website to read Tank’s story http://www.pacificprimate.org/stories.htm).

Abe, as he is called by many of the volunteers, is known to be a food enthusiast! Every morning he watches as the Volunteers pass food out, waiting excitedly for his own breakfast. As soon as the breakfast bowl is being put into his enclosure, Abraham rushes to it following it until it is in place, and then eagerly digging in. Other than feeding times, Abraham is a very mellow monkey who spends most of his time relaxing. One Volunteer described the following scene "Abe had this little perfect patch of sunlight coming through to the bottom of his portable, so he plopped down right on the floor and was lounging in the sun grooming his tail.”

Abraham was recently moved into an enclosure in the new Extension. He has been basking in the sunshine, feeling its warmth on his fur and the breeze across his back.

Please help us continue to provide monkeys such as Abraham a home where they can feel sun on their bodies and leap between the branches of trees. Donate now at http://www.pacificprimate.org/help-donate.htm

NOTABLE NEWS

Daisy examines an enrichment ball

The monkeys at Pacific Primate Sanctuary enjoyed a wonderful Christmas! First a beautiful red and green breakfast was prepared for the Marmosets and Tamarins with sweet red peppers and fresh soybeans. The Capuchins and Spider Monkeys were also given red peppers and soybeans along with crisp green pears, and celery filled with jelly and sunflower seeds. Breakfast was handed out while soft Christmas Carols were playing in the background. Later in the day, volunteers provided exciting enrichment for the monkeys. Viola, a young Capuchin Monkey, painted with red and green paints. Then, she and the other Capuchins were given fresh lemons to groom with.

Viola paints a Christmas picture

The Spider Monkeys foraged through brown paper bags that were stuffed with shredded leaves. Hidden among the leaves were raisins and popcorn, and a very special popcorn ball created from peanut butter, raisins and popcorn. The Marmosets and Tamarins searched through twisted paper to find popcorn and raisins.


Happily, we were able to pair two lone monkeys this month! Nico and Bianca are White-tufted Eared Marmosets and they are getting along exceptionally well. We have seen them grooming in the sunshine on several occasions, and exploring their outdoor enclosure together.

Jason and Ira

We will be celebrating several birthdays this month! Critically Endangered Cotton Top Tamarins, Jason and Ira, just turned 2 on January 2nd. They share their birth month with their father, Adam, who will be turning 13 on the 20th. Genevieve, a White-tufted Eared Marmoset, was born on January 25th and will be turning 4 this year, while Abraham, a Black-tufted Eared Marmoset will be 13 on the 29th.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR PRIMATE FRIENDS!

MEET MORE MONKEYS

Olivia, a White-tufted Eared Marmoset, is a loving presence. 

 Here, she looks at her caregiver with trusting eyes.

Deidre, a Black-tufted Eared Marmoset, enjoys the sweet nectar 

found at the base of this yellow ginger flower.

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