ONE of Belfast Zoo's newest mums will be relaxing this Mother's Day.
Red titi monkey Inca gave birth on January 26. But her partner Aztec does most of the work because male titi monkeys are the main childcare providers.
Zookeepers have been unable to confirm the gender of the new arrival because it is expected to cling to Aztec and Inca for up to five months.
Zoo curator Julie Mansell, said: “Belfast Zoo has been home to red titi monkeys since 2010 when Inca and Aztec arrived from London Zoo and Blackpool Zoo respectively, as part of the collaborative breeding programme".
"Red titi monkeys are an unusual primate, as they are monogamous and mate for life," she said.
"Aztec and Inca can often be seen sitting or sleeping with their tails intertwined. The pair welcomed their first daughter in July 2011 and have continued to build their family in subsequent years. With the latest arrival, Belfast Zoo is now home to a total of six red titi monkeys."
The primates have red, fluffy fur and a small grey face. This species is found in the rainforests of South America including Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela and Peru.