#cacajao

[birdblues]

Bald Uakari

[snototter]

A bald uakari (Cacajao calvus) in Los Angeles Zoo

by Tad Motoyama

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Uakari

Genus: Cacajao

Particularly sinister looking, their name is not of the same ilk – meaning  ‘Dutchmen’ in the local language, this is said to be because their bright red faces reminded the locals of the sunburnt faces of European tourists.

Similar to Saki monkeys in the the food that they eat, they differ in how they move, as Uakaris can leap up to an astonishing 20 feet.

[moznohayanie]

「俺、結構酒強いよ。今日はとことん飲むよ」って誰も頼んでないのに宣言した人が、二杯目くらいに顔が「ウアカリ」みたいになってると、いつ吐くのか心配になっちゃって全然楽しめないからとにかく無理しないでほしい

飲み屋で確かにこんな顔の人いるｗ　このおサルさん初めて知ったけど、残念ながら日本の動物園にはいない模様。

[sitting-on-me-bum]

rud/b - flickr

Uakari Cacajao

The Uakari is a small species of monkey, native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where they tend to be found in moist jungle that is close to water. The Uakari is most well-known for its naked face which most commonly ranges from pink to deep red in colour.

klickschiff - flickr

Nana and Bou - flickr

Images: Aaron Martin - flickr

Lost is Relative - flickr

[markscherz]

I'd like to weigh in on the terrestrial vs arboreal discussion by pointing out that there are multiple subspecies and localities of Boa constrictor. They range from Mexico to Argentina and are found on islands at sea level up into the Andes. Therefore I think it might be erroneous for people to make a blanket statement about the behavior of such a wide ranging animal. As a zoological reptile keeper, I always make sure to give the animal options. Even the biggest, most heavy bodied animal should

at least be given the option to exhibit arboreal behavior. Even if the snake never uses the arboreal aspects of its habitat, at least they are available to it.

Yes you are exactly right! Full points.