The three monkeys of Costa Rica

 

Squirrel monkeys

Much more active than howlers, in Costa Rica, they are found in secondary forests, mangroves and tropical dry forests. They are very small, from 25 to 40 cm, their name here of mono titi expresses their size well! They generally live in groups of around twenty individuals.

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They move through the trees at an astounding speed. For photographers, this is a real challenge!

Their diet is very varied, fruits, insects, leaves. The little ones spend their time in fights that make us smile. AT? this can easily be compared to squirrels. Their longevity is about fifteen years.

This species is certainly one of the most emblematic by its rarity and its fragility. Indeed, it is one of the most endangered species in the country and IUCN now considers it endangered. Their population is in sharp decline across the continent and this mainly due to the destruction of their habitat.

Spider monkeys

This species is very threatened, the park of Curù near Tambor has developed a program of reintroduction of the species. In Costa Rica, it can be observed mainly in Tortuguero, Monteverde and Corcovado and sometimes in Carara Park.

We can easily nickname him the acrobat, he is the most agile monkey in Costa Rica, his tail is a real fifth member, it is longer than the head and the body combined.

It is the largest monkey that can be found on the American continent. Hunting and deforestation have seriously compromised this species. Today, it is a protected animal that has difficulty surviving in captivity. Fortunately, in Costa Rica, hunting has been prohibited for many years and it is relatively easy to observe them, their movement in the trees is a real treat for the eyes! The term "guardian of the forest" suits him very well.

Capuchin monkeys

Very active from their emergence, they are found everywhere in humid and dry tropical forests. Easily recognizable by their white head, they measure between 35 and 50 cm without the tail.

It is a very common monkey here but still interesting to observe. They live in groups of fifteen to twenty individuals, their organization is very structured, the males are there to protect their territory, the dominant male is always at the head of the group. Females devote their time to social activities.

On the food side, the Capuchins are very opportunistic. They can be considered omnivorous but their diet is mainly composed of fruits and leaves. Their natural dexterity allows them to find and extract certain seeds. Capuchins often strike objects containing food. This type of behavior is said to be “combinatorial” since it requires the combination of the object with the substrate.

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Longevity data on capuchins living in a natural environment is scarce or non-existent. We can assess it around ten years.

We wish you, during your trip to Costa Rica to meet these four species of monkeys. The interest of national parks in Costa Rica is that they facilitate their observation. In any case, we advise you to take a naturalist guide who will know how to spot them.

It is a real spectacle to see them wander from tree to tree and move so nimbly. Usually kids really love it.

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