Squirrel Monkey

Find out more about the squirrel monkey, including where do they live? What do they eat? Lots of fun facts for kids!

One of the squirrel monkeys of the Zürich zoo playing with a rope. It was taken inside, but in the new Pantanal part.

For many people the allure of viewing monkeys in their natural habitat is one of the main reason to go on an Amazon Rainforest tour. Maybe it’s the close

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Facts and Information about Squirrel Monkey. Squirrel Monkey Description, Behavior, Feeding, Reproduction. Squirrel Monkey threats and more.

This is the Humboldt’s squirrel monkey! Endemic to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. There are three subspecies within this range. Small monkeys, they generally live in groups of 20-50 individuals for safety in numbers. Widespread in their range and adaptable to habitat changes, yet impacted by the pressures of deforestation. One subspecies is Vulnerable due to habitat loss and forest fragmentation. They are generally listed as Least Concern.

Monkeys are such relatable and intelligent creatures. Their closest resemblance to humans of all the world's animals makes them pretty interesting. The world has about 200 types of monkeys; they come in varying shapes, sizes, and colors. Some monkey breeds are the size of your palm. Here we feature amazing 23 types of monkeys you should know.

Grilled grubs give way to Amazonian adventure and canoeing past pink river dolphins.

Cute monkey eating.

The common or South American squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is a small monkey found mainly in the countries of the Amazon basin, notably Brazil, Ecuador, C