His father was James A. Hamilton, the fourth son of the Scottish laird Alexander Hamilton of Grange, Ayrshire. Recognized for his abilities and talent, he was sent to King's College (now Columbia University) in New York City.
Congratulations to RZ20 for being monk seal of the month! There are around 1,400 endangered Hawaiian monk seals remaining today. Hawaiian monk seals are protected under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act, and Hawaii state law. The Hawaiian monk seal is Hawaii's official state mammal. Hawaiian monk seals are part of a healthy Hawaiian ecosystem.
There are several subspecies of spider monkeys including Geoffroyâs which resides at L.A. Zoo. STATUS: Geoffroyâs black-handed spider monkey is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List; mainly due to habitat loss.The L.A. Zooâs black-handed spider monkeys are part of a Species Survival Plan breeding program to help conserve the species.TATUS: Geoffroyâs black-handed spider monkey is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List; mainly due to habitat loss. The L.A. Zooâs black-handed spider monkeys are part of a Species Survival Plan breeding program to help conserve the species.