White-Faced Saki Pithecia pithecia
Is that a monkey or a cat? White-faced sakis have been observed sleeping coiled in the trees!
ORIGIN:
South America
HABITAT:
Rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
4 lbs
Length: 12-19 in
DIET:
Fruits, leaves, seeds and flowers
PREDATORS:
Jaguars, snakes and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Alarm call
REPRODUCTION:
5-month gestation
THREATS:
Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
15 yrs in wild
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