primates
In this section we will explore some of the primates that can be found at the DuMond Conservancy and at Monkey Jungle. A variety of primates can be seen here, including Prosimians, Old and New World Monkeys, and even Great Apes.
 
Long Tailed Macaque
 
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Long tailed Macaques, also known as Java or Crab-eating , are an Old World Monkey that can be found in Indonesia, Thailand, and other Asian countries. They are known to be omnivorous, but they have a tendency to be primarily fruit eaters. Among their characteristics is the ability to make complex facial gestures and vocalizations.


capuchins
 
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Capuchins are a highly intelligent species of New World Monkey. They are mainly fruit eaters, but will also indulge in leaves, berries, nuts, and insects. Their tail is considered to be semi-prehensile since it lacks the characteristic dermal padding that other true prehensile tails have.


Ring-tailed Lemurs
 
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Ring-tailed lemurs are a species of Prosimians and are not considered monkeys. Unlike a lot of lemurs, the Ring-tailed is not a nocturnal animal. They are territorial and live in social groups consisting of 10-25 individuals. All lemurs come from the island of Madagascar, where they are highly affected by habitat loss.


   
 
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