C.B.K 41 Journal 25 March 1973. Hato "El Porvenir", nr. Bruzal, Apure, Venezuela. from Caracas, de Fries suggested search for jaguar near Casa Larga, to E. of Platand (our former headquarters). Perhaps chiquire shooting had driven them there. | In about 1½ km of mango orchard (30 m tall) mixed with (A. cinnamod ?) other tree, we saw howler monkeys. Resident said they came about 7 yrs. ago; gradually increased. Now are inf., one from last yr, 2 2009 others. They stay in mango area year round. Rarely heard. Come to ground to water trough for water. | Also in yard, about 25 imp in 50' tree, a Nyctibius glabri gracilis ?) perched upright; said to have a young one there. Said to (Weidmann has photos of it) have been here 2 yrs. | We noticed loading of dried salted chiquire meat - looks like their hides (not chamber). Sold for $1.20/kg. about 8" retail, to 10 or 12 in Caracas. Niche gives value, they said. We had the meat for supper; rather dark, stringy, but good flavor + little fat in meat. | Later we saw all the red howlers! Large ♂, two seemed much smaller than Berta Chala had seen. 2♂♀, each w. infant, and two of intermediate age classes. All appeared healthy, in reddish brown pelt. Play among all swarms, except perhaps smallest. Resident said almost never to ground. | We briefly visited a lake, Selva, about 5 km. N. of headquarters, where Weidmann was photographing. Indeed, recent remains in water + on shore. In one corner, stakes, spongbills, and root ducks; all took flight when I approached to 100 m. On a nearby shallow pond, dozens of jacanas + a group of chiquires. | By noon, we received permission to visit Hato de la Cruz on Wednesday. | A man brought word that "John" Hill, raised, found near Agua Verde; we plan to see it + the Casa Larga area tomorrow. | Much talk w. Weidmann in eve. As often, he said Gran Sabana now had few animals. Flowers best for seeing animals. Saw good fruit in W. Barrier, formerly, but now much cut down, including fruit producers. 26 March 1973. Tues. We took jeep + went to Agua Verde area where Sogamoso showed us remains of medium-sized chiquire in dry grass clearing. He said he had