The Caqueta titi monkey from the Amazonian jungles of Colombia. <br /><br />Recently discovered, the primate is in extreme danger of extinction. <br /><br />Found in 2008 by experts, led by primatologist Professor Thomas Defler, the animal is unique among some 20 other species of titi monkeys. <br /><br />[Professor Thomas Defler, Lead investigator and Primatologist]: <br />"Well, these monkeys are the size of a cat essentially. And this particular monkey has a very chestnut red belly and beard, which is very, very striking. The most closely related species looks very similar but the closest related species has a white band over the eyes; this species does not." <br /><br />Only about 250 monkeys still exist - and based on information gathered in the field, the team is studying the species, its habits and habitat at a Bogota laboratory. <br /><br />Because the Caqueta titi is monogamous and only has one baby per year, its existence is especially threatened. <br /><br />For once, getting up to monkey business could be a positive thing for the survival of this species.
