Primate Update E-Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 6, Part 1

PPS PRIMATES in the SPOTLIGHT

Iktomi is a Critically Endangered Cotton Top Tamarin who will be turning 13 this month. He is an elderly gentleman, whose mobility has been decreasing over the past few years, due to the partial paralysis of his arms. As he has grown weaker, we have done all that we can to provide him with a life of ease and comfort.



Iktomi, and his companion, Leticia, live together in a specially constructed portable. He has a nice wide flat area with walls on all sides to prevent him from falling. Each morning, PPS volunteers gently reach into his enclosure to lay down fresh, clean, soft blankets to keep Iktomi cozy and provide a nice surface for him to hop around. Iktomi is so inquisitive, and always watches the volunteers with interest, making soft chirping noises, as they lovingly change his blankets and tent, and give him a yummy treat afterwards.

Leticia, who is still a very mobile monkey, keeps active exploring the branches, ropes and hammocks. She is a very devoted mate, and will often sit and groom Iktomi on his platform. Volunteer Judi has created several special tents for Iktomi and Leticia; they sit flat on the platform so he can easily get in and out. This pair ends each day by climbing into their tent and falling asleep snuggled close together.

Please help us continue to provide monkeys such as Iktomi and Leticia a home where they can live in peace and comfort.
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SANCTUARY NEWS

Sylvan arrived at Pacific Primate Sanctuary on June 27, 2001, rescued from the dark, back room of a pet store in Lahaina. The owners of the store had been cited repeatedly for animal welfare violations by USDA veterinary inspector, Dr. Elizabeth Lyons. Eventually, 10 monkeys from the store were given refuge at PPS. This year, we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Sylvan’s arrival at PPS where he is able to live outdoors in the sunshine!

We are happy to report that we were able to pair two lone monkeys this month! Persephone and Hector, two Cotton Top Tamarins, have developed a close friendship since being moved in together last month. They are now basking in the luxurious space of their new greenroom, climbing from branch to branch, and stretching out in the sun. They shared a sleeping cube and cuddled up to one another on their very first night of being paired, and were spotted grooming just a few days after that.

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