#uakaris

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Uakaris: The Crimson-Faced Enigma of the Amazon

Envision swinging through the lush canopy of the Amazon rainforest, sunlight filtering the undergrowth where vivacious crimson faces peek from beneath an unkempt fur curtain. These are not ghosts or forest spirits, but uakaris. With shrunk tails and a symphony of barks, moans and howls, they rule supreme as the punk rockers of the rainforest, daring projections with their unparalleled lives. Let’s dive into the world of uakari! Read the full article

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The Children's Animal World Encyclopedia in Colour. 1967.

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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.