He lived in South America, along the Andes, from Venezuela to Bolivia, passing through Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. WHAT DID THAT ANIMAL USE TO EAT? They consume wild fruits, tender shoots of palms, honey, and occasionally small animals such as ants and birds. WHY DID THE BECAME EXTINCT? • it is in danger of extinction first cause hunters and second cause the deterioration of the environment has affected it WHAT DID HE LOOK LIVE? • a coat of brown or black fur, which may be reddish. Like its specific name, it features light colored ring-shaped markings around the eyes, which in some cases extend to the neck and chest.