Sweet « Gremlin » of Mindú Park

SWEET « GREMLIN » OF MINDÚ PARK: The embattled pied bare-faced tamarin is the mascot of the city of Manaus. At Christmas time, the inhabitants of the jungle metropolis show their affection for the diminutive monkey by decorating the streets with plastic statues of tamarins alongside more traditional decorations featuring Santa Claus or the Wise Men. © Carrie Vonderhaar, Ocean Futures Society/KQED