A 10-month-old spider monkey at a Florida zoo had to have its arm amputated after it was involved in a freak accident.

Abra hopes the structures can help turn things around for some of Brazil’s vulnerable and endangered species, like the Groves’ titi, the Schneider’s marmoset, and the Guiana Spider Monkey.

In this commentary, Rosolie writes about a recent experience rescuing a spider monkey, which was struggling to stay afloat in a river. Rosolie describes the moment as one of profound communication.