Appa

Appa was rescued by Alveus after being surrendered to a veterinarian due to neglect.

He is an ambassador for the exotic pet trade and how it affects primate species worldwide.

Species

Common Marmoset

Callithrix jacchus (Mammals)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Least Concern with decreasing population trend

Native To

Brazil

Date of Birth

Unknown

Sex

Male

Arrived at Alveus

December 2022

Enclosure

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