Meet Adoncia™. Her name means "sweet" in Hispanic countries. Nothing could be more inaccurate. Actually, Adoncia can be quite bitter to her enemies. So bitter, they run away! As they say in Hispanic countries, "It takes two to quarrel, but only one t...Read More

Meet Akina™. Her name means "spring flower" in Japan, her home. What a deceptive name! There aren’t many spring flowers where she lives – it’s a very cold climate. No wonder she loves to cuddle so much. Won’t you give her a hug, too? As they say in J...Read More

Stuff animal Squirrel Monkey 12" 30cm.

Meet Alberto™. His name, which means "noble," is common in his home of Venezuela. Alberto is an expert gymnast, swinging from tree to tree with ease -- even though he does not have thumbs! He makes up for his lack of thumbs with his athletic tail, wh...Read More

Meet Antuco™. His name, pronounced an-TOO-koh, is a Spanish nickname. Antuco loves to gossip about the other monkeys, jabbering all day long about this one or that. But most of the monkeys try not to listen to Antuco and his rumors. As they say in So...Read More

MEET ANUSHA™. Her name means "beautiful morning" in India. She was named this because of her reddish orange fur, as beautiful as a sunrise. But don’t be fooled. Anusha is not only beautiful, she is also strong and brave. Though often calm, she will f...Read More

MEET ARUNA™ AND LITTLE DEVI™. Aruna’s name means "radiance" in India. Little Devi’s name means "heavenly." What perfect names. This mother and daughter team always looks beautiful. They love to dress up, putting on their Sunday best (even their bonne...Read More

MEET AYOKA™ AND LITTLE DAKARAI™. Ayoka’s name means "one who causes joy" in Africa. Little Dakarai’s name means "happiness." These names sure fit! This mother and son are always smiling and laughing together. Some of the other animals wonder why they...Read More

MEET AYOKA™ AND LITTLE DAKARAI™. Ayoka’s name means "one who causes joy" in Africa. Little Dakarai’s name means "happiness." These names sure fit! This mother and son are always smiling and laughing together. Some of the other animals wonder why they...Read More

Meet Chiku™. Her name, pronounced CHEE-koo, means “chatterer” in African. She loves to talk. Talk, talk, talk. Blah, blah, blah. All day long. Some of the monkeys walk by her with their fingers in their ears. They are afraid that her chattering will ...Read More

MEET DADA™. His name, pronounced DAH-da, means "elder one" in Africa. It is hard to decide which is longer -- his life or his beard! The years have made this old monkey very wise. If you sit beside him and listen patiently, he may teach you some of t...Read More

MEET DIALLO™. His name means "bold one" in Africa. With such a bold face, this name seems to fit. The other animals are a bit startled by Diallo’s unusual appearance. But in reality, Diallo couldn’t be any more kindly. So when Diallo sees a surprised...Read More

Meet Dorinda™. Her name, pronounced dore-IN-dah, is a popular Spanish name. In fact, everything about Dorinda is popular. All the boy monkeys think she is quite cute. But Dorinda doesn’t care much about being popular. She is too busy to notice. As th...Read More

Meet Eldora™ and little Paz™. Both of their names mean "gold" in Spanish. How appropriate. Eldora thinks her baby boy is as good as gold. Paz feels the same way about his mother -- though he’s too little to tell her yet. But someday he will. As they ...Read More

Meet Gakere™. His name, pronounced gah-KEH-reh, means "small muscles" in Africa. Little Gakere knows he is not the largest or strongest animal in the jungle. That is why whenever he has a big job to do, he asks the other animals to help. It is throug...Read More

Meet Hasani™. His name, pronounced hah-SAH-nee, means “handsome” in African. No wonder. Just look at his stylish fur coat! Many of the girl monkeys like Hasani, partly because of his good looks, but also because he’s just plain cool. But Hasani does ...Read More

Meet Huan Yue™. Her name, pronounced hwan yoo, means “joyful, happy” in Chinese. One thing makes Huan Yue happier than anything else. Eating! She loves to munch on leaves and fruits, sometimes all day long, which is probably why she is developing a b...Read More

Meet tiny Ikshu™. In India, "Ikshu" means "sugarcane." No wonder this little baby was given this name. He is so sweet! Ikshu is a common langur. These primates often have thick eyebrows and scruffy beards. Even the babies! Langurs live throughout Asi...Read More

Meet Janardan™. His name, pronounced jahn-ar-dahn, means "one who helps others" in India. What an appropriate name. While the other macaques ferociously defend their turf and hoard their food, Janardan shares his fruit with others. The other macaques...Read More

Meet Javi™. He is a little small for his age. He is a little strange looking, too. But the other monkey-kids like him anyway. That’s because he is fun to play with. He always jokes and laughs. He also gives compliments to the other kids, which he alw...Read More