Endangered species, the squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii).

- octubre 02, 2022

Let´s get to know a little about the Squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii).

Did you know? The squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii) is listed as endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) because its populations are declining. This species inhabits the Pacific of Costa Rica and conservation experts indicate that they have noticed that the species move to other altitudes. The question is. Is Climate Change promoting this? We do not know yet.

The squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii)

These species prefer moist forests, near rivers, and secondary forests, they are insectivorous and frugivorous species. Its threat comes from the loss of forests for oil palm plantations (Elais guinensis) and wood such as Teak (Tectona grandis). For example, when these species are cut down, the monkeys lose their connection with the other forests in the areas protected by SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas), in addition to suffering electric shocks, hunting, or death on the roads.

The squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii)

For these reasons, we must make calls to the leaders to seek more and more alternatives to create a balance between the economy and the conservation of biodiversity, since for example monkeys are seed dispersers and allow the regeneration of the forest, an ecosystem service that ensures natural resources for future generations.