phoenix Zoo TRAIL CARDS

Location:
Forest of Uco - next to Spider Monkey
History:
Febe arrived to Phoenix Zoo in Jan 2020 from Glady’s Porter Zoo in Brownsville, TX.
Felicity was born at Phx Zoo to parents Febe & Felix
Felicity's father was Felix, who came from Potawatomi Zoo in 2018. He passed away before Felicity was born.
More Information:
AKA Pale-headed saki monkey
Named for the male's appearance - black except for head
Inhabit forests and swamps
Tail is roughly same length as body, but often longer
Eat mainly fruit and have robust incisors and canines to break through the tough skins and shells
Also eat seeds, nuts, leaves and insects, especially ants.
Important seed disperser for many plants
Sometimes eat soil and minerals, most likely to supplement their diet or neutralize acidic fruit diet
IUCN: least concern, major threats include habitat loss and pet trade