The pygmy marmoset is a small New World monkey native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin. It is one of the smallest primates (and is the smallest true monkey) in the world, weighing in at just 3.5 ounces. The pygmy marmoset feeds primarily on gum, or tree sap. It will also eat insects that are attracted […]
The bearded emperor tamarin is a small New World monkey found throughout the southwest Amazon Basin in the rain forests of Bolivia, Brazil and Peru. They live in small groups of 3-8 members. The emperor tamarin is not currently Endangered, but their numbers are being threatened by loss of habitat.
The slow loris includes several different species of nocturnal primates in Southeast Asia. I believe the one pictured here is a Bengal slow loris, which occupies the Indian subcontinent and Indochina. It prefers forests with dense canopies. If the environment is healthy, the slow loris is healthy. They are seed dispersers and pollinators. Its diet […]
The orangutan was originally thought to be just one species, but in 1996 they were divided into two separate species: the Bornean orangutan (which can be divided into three subspecies) and the Sumatran orangutan. They are of the genus Pongo and the only surviving species of the subfamily Ponginae. The orangutan is the most solitary […]
Here’s another tarsier for you. This is still part of the mysterious disappearance of the 2014 posts. This tarsier looks far too excited about the branch he’s sitting on.
This grumpy little juvenile baboon made me laugh. I’m not sure what species this is and the reference photo didn’t have any info on this little guy.
Here’s another red titi monkey for you all this evening. Enjoy your weekend!
I’m not sure which species of baboon this is but he seems pretty pissed off! Have a great evening folks…
The uakari is the common name for a New World monkey of the genus Cacajao. Their most distinguishing trait is an almost hairless red face and head. They also have little to no…
Here’s another saki monkey for tonight’s sketch. This one is a white-faced saki, also known as the Guianan saki and the golden-faced saki. This species lives in the lower…
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
Recent Comments