Burgers' Zoo releases monkeys into Mangrove
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Visitors to Royal Burgers' Zoo will soon be able to discover a charismatic new species in the Mangrove: the red titi, also known as the coppery titi. The two new inhabitants are both male and can move through the hall via artificial lianas, or vines. The Arnhem zoo is continuously expanding the mangrove ecosystem as it develops step by step.
Vocal monkey species
Red titi live in tropical regions. Natural barriers such as large rivers and mountain ranges have led to the evolution of different species and subspecies of titi. Males tend to be slightly larger than females, and this species is known to be very vocal—they like to make themselves heard and possess a rich repertoire of sounds. They do not live high in the treetops but can usually be found in the lower parts of trees.
An ecosystem is never finished
Burgers' Mangrove is an ever-evolving ecosystem and is never finished. There is a constant search for a natural balance, just like in nature. When a particular animal or plant species becomes too abundant, they may be donated to other zoos or natural predators may be introduced into the system to capture young animals and create a new balance. The vegetation also continues to develop further, allowing the introduction of new species into the ecosystem.
