Primate Update E-Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 10, Part 1

PPS PRIMATES in the SPOTLIGHT

Happy 10th Birthday Olivia!
On October 24, 2001 a tiny white-tufted eared marmoset was born at Pacific Primate Sanctuary. Her mother passed away in childbirth. Olivia, as she was later named, was cross-fostered by compassionate Sanctuary volunteers. She was lovingly cared for, dropper fed, and kept warm and safe. Once she was weaned, Olivia needed to live with other monkeys- to learn social behavior, vocalization, and to truly become who she was born to be. When Lucian arrived at PPS, rescued from a chemical testing facility, we thought he might make a wonderful companion for Olivia. The two were paired, and Olivia developed into a fully functional primate with Lucian. She was able to form a strong bond with another of her own kind. After Olivia gave birth, she matured fully, becoming a competent marmoset mother. She and Lucian carried their babies, provided them with nourishment and warmth, and protected them. Olivia and Lucian raised their family together in their outdoor enclosure, learning to forage, groom each other in the sun, explore the green world, and experience a full, rich life. Olivia will be turning 10 years old this month, and it has been inspiring to see an orphaned infant become a strong, socially successful adult marmoset!

Olivia (left) with Bianca (top) and Lucian (right)

Please help us continue to provide monkeys, such as Olivia, a home where they can live in nature with others of their own kind.
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SANCTUARY NEWS

The Yellow Ginger is back in season, and the monkeys at PPS have been happily enjoying this favorite treat! The highly fragrant plant contains many small yellow flowers, each with a long tubular neck full sweet nectar, similar to Honeysuckle. All that delicious nectar also attracts the ants. Olivia (left) digs through a ginger flower, searching for some tasty ants, while Miranda (right) eats the nectar filled flower.

Montana relaxes, 

enjoying his 

new environment

Spider Monkeys, Carlos and Montana appreciate their spacious enclosure. We have seen them munching on the leaves of many different plants growing in their new home, and enthusiastically exploring throughout the day. The brothers have lived their entire lives on display at local tourist attractions, living in small cages.

Carlos swings through the air!

It is a joy to see Carlos and Montana finally able to express their natural movement and brachiate, hand over hand, through the greenery from one end of their 40 foot enclosure to the other.


They are becoming healthier, stronger and more autonomous. Thank you for helping to make this possible!

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