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DoodlebearsJust look at this precious baby girl, not that I really love primates or anything..hmm hmm!
Conchita is a white-naped mangabey monkey, who currently resides at London Zoo. She’s only the second white-naped mangabey to be born in the UK. The tiny primate keeps hold of her teddy bear companion while her mother recovers from a caesarean. But it's not all down to the teddy, as this mini-monkey is also being looked after by keeper. Mangabeys can grow up to 90 cm long and females can weigh up to about 6kg.
The species, which are native to West Africa and live in the tropical forests they are on the critically endangered list following loss of habitat. The white-naped mangabey is restricted to a small region between the Nzo-Sassandra river system in Côte d'Ivoire and the Volta River in Ghana.
This teeny-tiny, big-eyed, big-eared, pink-tongued furball is only the second mangabey ever born in the UK. Isn't it sad that the species are so seriously endangered in the wild!
Zookeepers are hoping to reintroduce the Conchita to her family and the other mangabeys in London Zoo's Gorilla Kingdom within a month, (I'm planning my next visit) but for now, here are some wonderful pictures of her sucking her thumb, snuggling with her teddy bear and staring into our souls with those deep, dark eyes. 
You can watch baby Conchita on You Tube by following the link:
Conchita Diaries episode 1 www.youtube.com/user/ZSLvideo
Hugs, Jane. 
Jane, I found those pictures last night too and though she was the cutest little primate ever ! She just melts your heart with those HUGE eyes and ears. What a darling little creature It was touching to read how the teddy bear is bringing her such comfort.
Chaska, MinnesotaHow cute!!!
Such a little cutie! Look at that gorgeous face......and those eyes! I just want to cuddle her myself.....
Past Time BearsShe has the cutest little smile!
Laurie Lou BearsWhat a cutie-I just love the expression on her face in the second photo
Laurie :hug:
Awwwww
Waggle BearsShe's such a tiny little thing. It looks like she's actually smiling and posing for the camera.So cute that she's so attached to her teddy bear. And did you take a good look at those hands? Jane, I never new there were so many species of monkeys til your began sharing your love for these amazingly human creatures.
KezjoyKritterz awww. shes so cute..i love monkeys
Kerrilyn
Dolls N Dreams She is adorable!!
Back Road Bears
Jellybelly BearsJane thanks for sharing the photos, I caught a glimpse of her on the news the other day and thought she was adorable, with her little teddy too
