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When: June 6, 2018

Where: Dierenpark De Oliemeulen Tilburg, The Netherlands

We took a long time on the indoors section, and one side of of the outdoors section. Our Mom, who went with, had been around a few times and said the other side outdoors was very small and maybe not worth it. But we remembered it as more, bigger, so we went and found this whole part our Mom hadn't even seen!

One part of that being the Common Squirrel Monkeys. They're probably the kind of Monkey has grown up with and knows by name. They're quite common in zoos, but it's been ages since we last got a good look at a baby.

Now, we were incredibly lucky to see 2-3 of them Of course, as you can see, they were still quite tiny, and even when they did stop suckling and turn to watch us, their Mom would then turn around and make sure we basically couldn't photograph their baby's face

Turned out, she'd rather be photographed herself, so that's what we did.

Species: Common Squirrel Monkey (Grijsgroen doodshoofdaapje)

Latin name: Saimiri Sciureus

Originates from the tropical areas of South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They prefer to live in the middle canopy, but occasionally come to the ground or climb in the high canopy.

…Common Squirrel Monkeys are polygamous, with a multiple-male, multiple-female group structure. Most social interaction occurs on age/ gender classes – adult male, mother-infant, and juvenile categories. At the core of a group, are females with their young.

…Usually, they’re quiet Monkeys but when alarmed, they will utter loud cries. They do use different types of calls for different situations.

…Unfortunately, due to its inquisitive nature, it has become a popular exotic pet who needs a lot of food and space.

…Though they are listed as “Least Concern” by the IUCN, they are at threat because of deforestation and their popularity as a pet means they are poached from their natural habitat.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

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Description

When: June 6, 2018

Where: Dierenpark De Oliemeulen Tilburg, The Netherlands

We took a long time on the indoors section, and one side of of the outdoors section. Our Mom, who went with, had been around a few times and said the other side outdoors was very small and maybe not worth it. But we remembered it as more, bigger, so we went and found this whole part our Mom hadn't even seen!

One part of that being the Common Squirrel Monkeys. They're probably the kind of Monkey has grown up with and knows by name. They're quite common in zoos, but it's been ages since we last got a good look at a baby.

Now, we were incredibly lucky to see 2-3 of them Of course, as you can see, they were still quite tiny, and even when they did stop suckling and turn to watch us, their Mom would then turn around and make sure we basically couldn't photograph their baby's face

Turned out, she'd rather be photographed herself, so that's what we did.

Species: Common Squirrel Monkey (Grijsgroen doodshoofdaapje)

Latin name: Saimiri Sciureus

Originates from the tropical areas of South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They prefer to live in the middle canopy, but occasionally come to the ground or climb in the high canopy.

…Common Squirrel Monkeys are polygamous, with a multiple-male, multiple-female group structure. Most social interaction occurs on age/ gender classes – adult male, mother-infant, and juvenile categories. At the core of a group, are females with their young.

…Usually, they’re quiet Monkeys but when alarmed, they will utter loud cries. They do use different types of calls for different situations.

…Unfortunately, due to its inquisitive nature, it has become a popular exotic pet who needs a lot of food and space.

…Though they are listed as “Least Concern” by the IUCN, they are at threat because of deforestation and their popularity as a pet means they are poached from their natural habitat.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Primate photos, check out my gallery