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Cacajao Calvus rubicundus
Uakaris are small South American primates with striking bald heads and bright red faces.
Spotted at the Isla de los Monos primate rehabilitation center near Ceiba Tops lodge in the Peruvian Amazon.
Unlike most monkeys, uakaris have very short tails, but move nimbly in the trees without them by using their arms and legs.
Spotted on Jul 21, 2011
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012
12 Comments
My face looks just like this guys if I spend too much time in the sun.
Congrats on your spotting of the day award.
great !!
Wow!!!! Incredible!! Congrats!
Great SOTD
What an amazing face! I would love to spot one in the wild.
On day 5 of our Amazon Awareness Week, we showcase this beautiful and vulnerable species spotted at a primate rehabilitation center in the Peruvian Amazon.
"Unlike most monkeys, uakaris have very short tails, but move nimbly in the trees without them by using their arms and legs."
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cute. looks like he is shivering. :)
How precious! Amazing creatures, aren't they?
Lovely portrait!
Nice one!
Wonderful!!
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