Kingdom : Animalia Class : Mammalia Family : Pitheciidae Scientific Name : Cacajao Colour : Red, Brown, White, Black Skin Type : Fur Size(L) : 38cm - 57cm (15in - 22.5in) Weight : 3kg - 3.5kg (6.5lbs - 7.75lbs) Life Span : 16 - 22 years Most Distinctive Feature : Hairless face and fore head Fun Fact : Have a very short tail for their size!
- Uakaris are small monkeys found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
- They have hairy bodies, but completely bald heads and pink or red faces.
- There are about 4 different species of Uakari monkeys known to us so far.
- They live on trees and travel by jumping from one tree to another.
- Uakaris are omnivorous and eat fruits, leaves, seeds, insects and small reptiles.
- The opposable thumbs of the Uakari monkeys help them hold and peel fruits easily.
- They have a very short tail and use their strong hind legs to jump.
- They are not solitary animals and tend to live in groups of 10 – 30.
- Females attract males with a scent that they release between October and May.
- Only one baby monkey is born which is helpless for the first few months.
- Uakari monkeys can live for about 16 – 22 years.
- They are diurnal meaning they are active during the day and rest at night.
- They are hunted as food by indigenous tribes and are also kept as pets.
- Uakari monkeys are facing habitat loss thanks to deforestation and pollution.
- The main predators of the Uakari monkeys are large birds of prey and snakes.