What is the conservation status of Goeldi's monkeys?

Goeldi's monkeys are listed as vulnerable on The International Union for Conservation of Nature's red list.

Where have the new Goeldi's monkeys at The Living Rainforest come from?

The new arrivals, Penelope and Isabella, are descendants of a previous breeding program at the center and came from Drusillas Zoo and Marwell Zoo respectively.

Why are Goeldi's monkeys considered vulnerable?

Their natural rainforest homes are being lost due to logging and farming, and they are also hunted for the illegal pet trade.

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Rare Monkeys Find New Home in Berkshire

4 Feb

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Summary

Two vulnerable Goeldi's monkeys have arrived at The Living Rainforest in Berkshire.
The species returns to the center after an almost 30-year absence.
The new arrivals, Penelope and Isabella, are descendants of a previous breeding program.

Two vulnerable Goeldi's monkeys have found a new home at The Living Rainforest attraction in Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire. The species, classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, is making a comeback to the center after an absence of nearly three decades.

Named Penelope and Isabella, the two monkeys are reportedly settling in well and are described as "very social" by zoologists. They are descendants of a successful breeding program previously run at The Living Rainforest, which housed a pair named Sooty and Meeko in 1997. Their offspring played a significant role in populating zoos across the UK.

The Goeldi's monkey species typically inhabits dense, bamboo-rich Amazonian forests. However, their natural habitats have been significantly reduced due to logging and farming activities, and they are also targets of the illegal pet trade. The Living Rainforest, operated by the Trust for Sustainable Living, is home to over 850 species and focuses on conservation efforts.