Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia): Location: Brazil (Atlantic coastal forests). Note: Recognizable for its vibrant reddish-gold fur and lion-like mane, these monkeys are critically endangered due to habitat loss.
Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus): Location: Borneo (Malaysia and Indonesia). Note: Known for its large, pendulous nose and pot-bellied appearance, this monkey inhabits mangrove forests and riversides.
Black-and-white Colobus Monkey (Colobus guereza): Location: Various parts of Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Note: Characterized by its striking black and white fur pattern, these monkeys are arboreal and primarily feed on leaves.
Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx): Location: Equatorial Africa (Gabon, Cameroon, Congo). Note: The mandrill is the largest species of monkey and is known for its colorful face with vivid blue and red markings, prominent nose, and social behaviors.
Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata): Location: Japan (primarily found in the snowy regions of Honshu). Note: Also known as snow monkeys, they are famous for their adaptation to cold climates and often seen relaxing in hot springs during winter
Bald Uakari (Cacajao calvus): These monkeys have bright red faces and bald heads, standing out against their dark fur. They inhabit flooded forests and are known for their unique social structure
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas): Endemic to a small area of Brazil, these monkeys have golden fur on their heads and are critically endangered due to habitat fragmentation and illegal pet trade
Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri spp.): Known for their small size, bright fur colors, and playful behavior, squirrel monkeys are often seen in large troops moving through the forest canopy
Golden Snub-nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana): These monkeys have golden fur, unique upturned noses, and live in high-altitude forests. They are adapted to cold climates and form large social groups.