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(Saimiri sciureus) Common Squirrel Monkey - Mico-de-Cheiro - Monkey in cage, illegal wildlife trade in Brazil. This monkey can be found primarily in the Amazon Basin. The common squirrel monkey is rated as "least concern" by IUCN from a conservation perspective. However,it is among many rainforest animals whose status may be harmed by deforestation. The species has also been captured extensively for the pet trade and for medical research.
Jose Caldas / BrazilPhotos 29 Jun 2015 3480x5255 / 13.0MB
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