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Black-and-gold howler monkeys
Chico
Black-and-gold howler monkey · Alouatta caraya
Origin
Araxá, Minas Gerais state
Cause of rescue
Arrived in critical condition
Conservation status
Near Threatened (IUCN 2021)
Chico arrived in Araxá, Minas Gerais state, in critical condition and went through a long recovery before he was able to take part in scientific and breeding programs for the species' conservation. He now lives at the reserve as a permanent resident.
IUCN Red List assessment, 2021.