Rescued baby monkey heals quickly with expert care
Category: CERCOPAN supporters saving rainforests and orphaned mon, Cercopan, Monkeys, Nigeria, Orphaned baby monkeys, Saving endangered monkeys | Date: Aug 22 2009 | By: cercopan
Exactly a week ago, CERCOPAN staff rescued an as yet un-named infant putty nosed monkey female (see previous blog) with a seriously injured left hand. In only a week, this young monkey has transformed from a traumatized little girl, into a confident and adventurous individual! Not wanting to encourage too much movement of her hand she stays in a travel box most of the day, but does come out for play sessions around the volunteer office and living room, stopping occasionally to rest on the back of one of our chairs (see picture below).
Truly a character, this monkey knows no fear! She leaps around so happy to be free! Climbing everywhere and trying to use her broken hand. She is also very vocal, and makes it known to me frequently when I am not paying her enough attention. Enjoying the reassurance that my arms provide, she jumps into my chest every time something scares her or I call her back from a dangerous feat! I can tell already, her progress is going to be interesting, and we will surely keep everyone posted! Thanks to all for helping to support CERCOPAN, because of people like you we are able to take care of little monkeys like her.
Tags: Cercopan, Conservation, Nigeria, Orphan monkeys, putty-nosed guenon, rehabilitation
My name is Claire Coulson, I am the Director of CERCOPAN and have worked for the organisation since January 2007. I spend my time between Calabar HQ and Rhoko our bush site.


3 Responses to “Rescued baby monkey heals quickly with expert care”
Christine C., on 24 Aug 2009
She is gorgeous! I cannot believe how healthy she already looks, she clearly is enjoying being spoiled
Kathy, on 25 Aug 2009
Can you please update with how much money you still need? Thank you.
cercopan, on 25 Aug 2009
Hi Kathy, Sorry just got your comment, we now only have $764 to go…so very very close and six days still to go. Fingers crossed. Thank you so much for your support.
Claire
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