Primate Update E-Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Part 1

PPS PRIMATES in the SPOTLIGHT

We mourn the passing of our beloved Juas

Juas passed away on the evening of January 26, 2011. At 16 years old, Juas was the oldest Cotton Top Tamarin (a critically endangered species) in residence at Pacific Primate Sanctuary. He was born in a laboratory, and spent the first 3 years of his life in a small, barren cage. When he arrived here in 1997, we discovered that Juas was missing all the toes on his right foot. He was severely traumatized. To begin the rehabilitation process, he was paired with Trista, another Cotton Top Tamarin from a laboratory.

They were introduced into an outdoor enclosure. At first, it was difficult for Juas to leap from branch to branch. He also did not bond with Trista immediately. Over time, as Juas healed and grew strong, he became a masterful “outdoor” monkey and a wonderful mate to Trista. They slept cuddled together, groomed each other, foraged, raised a family, and grew old and content together. When Trista passed away, Juas grieved for many months. Eventually, he moved in with his grandson Elias, and the two became close friends. After coming to PPS, Juas was able to spend the rest of his life in the natural world, climbing in the trees and warming himself in the sun. He lived a rich, long life here, and touched all of our hearts. Juas was buried next to Trista, and we trust that he knows we will always love him.
Please visit our website to read Juas’ story (http://www.pacificprimate.org/stories.htm)

Please help us continue to provide monkeys such as Juas a refuge from research laboratories and the inhumane exotic pet trade.
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According to recently released USDA reports, 1,131,076 animals were used for scientific research in 2009: of those 124,417 were nonhuman primates. Animals in research laboratories are often subjected to tests involving addictive drugs, isolation, water deprivation, and exposure to chemical and biological toxins.

In addition to over a million animals used in biomedical testing in 2009, an untold number of animals experience suffering at human hands. INTERPOL (the international police agency) states that the illegal wildlife trade is a $5-billion-a-year business, second only to drugs as a worldwide black market. Primates are taken from their parents and sold into the pet trade and used in the tourist and entertainment industries. Monkeys living in their native forests are also not safe from pain and suffering. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, more than 32 million acres of forest, the animals’ native habitats, are lost each year!

“Where the Suffering Stops and the Healing begins”

Pacific Primate Sanctuary's immediate goal is to end the suffering of some of our fellow beings and return them to a natural state of equilibrium. We strive to provide the optimal environment and devoted care giving so this can occur. At Pacific Primate Sanctuary "surplus" laboratory primates, ex-pets and those confiscated from smugglers will never have to endure pain and exploitation. They will not be exhibited, subjected to biomedical tests or be sold to the pet trade.

SANCTUARY NEWS

Fresh Tangelos in the PPS Orchard

Winter has officially arrived in Maui, bringing with it chilly nights, rainy days and an abundance of delightful citrus fruits! Our orchard is overflowing with fresh oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, and tangelos. The monkeys have really been enjoying all the citrus, particularly the sweet, juicy tangerines. They eat them with their heads tilted back so that all the juice runs straight into their mouths and none is lost.

Prospero smells his fur after 

grooming with fresh citrus

The Capuchin Monkeys use the fresh citrus to groom themselves and each other, biting the skins to release the aromatic oils, and then rubbing it all over, cleaning their fur and keeping the bugs away at the same time.

Gaia and Galatea keeping warm

On the chilly mornings and evenings, the monkeys stay close to each other to keep warm and also take full advantage of their heat lamps. Gaia and Galatea, twin Saddleback Tamarins, were seen cuddled together on a warm blanket, contentedly observing the goings-on in the corridor.

With so many rainy days, every moment of sunshine is appreciated. This month an elderly Cotton Top Tamarin, Apollo, was seen with his arm tenderly wrapped around his mate, Echo, while the two basked in the morning sun. Nadine, another Cotton Top Tamarin, had a particularly blissful sunny morning, as her mate Adam, and two sons, Jason and Ira, all worked together grooming her fur- what a wonderful bonding experience! Zoey and Enzo, two White-tufted Eared Marmosets, spend any sunny afternoons in the upper canopy of their outdoor enclosure, soaking in the warming rays.

Frieda grooms her elderly companion, Bruno, in the sun

Twins Simon and Frieda will be celebrating their 5th birthday this year! Simon and Frieda are White-tufted Eared Marmosets. Simon is currently housed with his older sister Martine, while Frieda is a companion to Bruno.

Emilio, a White-tufted Eared Marmoset enjoys a 

juicy peach slice for his afternoon snack.

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