Red Faced Spider Monkeys
Native To
From central Mexico in the north to Bolivia in the south
Fun Facts
- Large New World monkeys that live in tropical rainforests
- They have four very long fingers, and very small thumbs
- Tree to tree locomotion, called brachiation is how these swingers get around
- Their tail is capable of grasping and can hold the monkey’s full weight
- Social living groups, each group can have up to 40 members
- Males are normally on the move patrolling the borders
Diet
Spider monkeys diet consists of mostly fruits, plus leaves, nuts, seeds, and sometimes arachnids and insects.
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