The monkey Amendoim, a collared marmoset living at BioParque Vale Amazônia in Carajás, Pará, gained a companion after spending Valentine's Day waiting for a partner. The female Paçoca arrived at the park on Wednesday and is currently undergoing quarantine before being officially introduced to Amendoim.
Both monkeys will have the mission of helping in the conservation of one of the most threatened species on the planet. The species is classified as in danger of extinction by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), with habitat restricted mainly to the state of Amazonas.
The collared marmoset's habitat is located in areas pressured by deforestation and urban expansion, which contributes to the risk of extinction of the species. The story of monkey Amendoim had already been told by GLOBO in June, when he still lived alone at the park.
