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Black-and-gold howler monkeys
Goldie
Black-and-gold howler monkey · Alouatta caraya
Origin
Araxá, Minas Gerais state
Cause of rescue
Born under human care
Conservation status
Near Threatened (IUCN 2021)
Goldie was born under human care in Araxá, Minas Gerais state, and took part in scientific and breeding programs for the species' conservation before becoming a permanent resident of the reserve. Her name refers to the golden coat typical of females of the species — males are black, females are blond, one of the few Brazilian primate species with such a visible difference between the sexes.
IUCN Red List assessment, 2021.