The population trend for spider monkeys is decreasing. The IUCN Red List lists one species as vulnerable, four species as endangered and two species as critically endangered. Note:
There are a total of 7 species of spider monkeys.
Spider monkeys are seriously threatened in the wild. They are hunted by people for food, and are already extinct in areas that are close to humans. There are only about 2000 spider monkeys left
There are 7 species of spider monkey, all of which are considered under threat. The Black-headed Spider Monkey and the Brown Spider Monkey are both critically endangered. There are approximately 60 Brown Spider Monkeys in zoos, but there estimated total population is unknown. They are considered one of the 25 most critically endangered Primates by the IUCN.
Yes, but seldom with different species. Spider monkeys live in colonies of 15 to 25, and as many as 35 monkeys.
There are 600 000 monkeys. There are also 140 000 different types of monkeys.
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Lemurs likely predate spider monkeys by many millions of years.
about 30
Spider monkeys eat food Spider monkeys eat food
A monkey spider. Ironically, it eats spider monkeys.
Spider monkeys lack hearing
Spider monkeys, like all monkeys, are primates, which are simian mammals having many of the characteristics of humans.
Spider monkeys sleep on lower branches