Leah

Leah arrived at RAREC in April 2018 when she was approximately one year old. She is the largest of the female capuchins and can be distinguished from Tyriana by her slightly darker face and the blonder fur on her head. Leah is a shy and timid monkey who experiences stress-related hair-pulling. She is particularly wary of Juanito, the dominant male in the group.

Tyriana

Tyriana arrived in August 2017 at around six months old. She is smaller than Leah and has a slightly lighter face. Although still timid, her personality is quite different from Leah’s—she is more opportunistic, often grabbing as many oatmeal balls as she can carry.

Juanito

Rescued in March 2020, Juanito is the largest capuchin at RAREC, displaying dominant features and a thick fur coat around his face. Due to his past as a pet, he exhibits stereotypic behaviors such as rocking on the ground while holding leaves or objects, a habit likely formed from having a teddy bear as a companion. Like all capuchins, he is highly vocal and expressive. Interestingly, he will only eat sweet potatoes if they are cooked.

Balu

Balu was found close to starvation by researchers in the Peruvian Amazon. They nursed him back to health for a week before handing him over to the Environmental Police, who then brought him to RAREC. He arrived in February 2023, weighing just 336g.