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Spider Monkeys

Spider monkeys live in the treetops of tropical rainforests in South America. They have a lifespan of about 22 years.

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What does a spider monkey's diet consist of?

they are actually omnivors which means that they eat all kinds of food. So pretty much everything. Mostly insects, but 90% of their diet is fruit.

How old can the Woolly spider monkey live?

The yellow-tailed woolly monkey is just one of the world's rarest mammals and are almost extinct. They normally reach adulthood at 4 years and typically live between 10 to 16 years.

Do spider monkeys make a web?

Webs, like real spider webs? No.

The word "spider monkey" is just a descriptive name, like "dragonfly" or "bull terrier" and does not mean that these monkeys are even remotely similar (biologically) to spiders.

Why does spider monkey live in the canopy?

In the tropical rainforest, the emerald tree boa lives in the canopy. In the rainforests, yes they do

Are the young spider monkey born in a special place?

Yes the frog babies r born in the dirty water or in the oceans.

How do spider monkeys catch its prey?

they run really fast like the monkey they are dummmy

Do spider monkeys live in groups?

Yes they do so they will stay safer and can protect each other

What type of climate do spider monkeys live?

spider monkeys live in tropical forests with warm weather daily temperatures

of about 25.8celsis and about 75.3farren height.

Is a spider monkey endothermic?

Chimpanzees are endothermic. Endothermic animals make their own heat. The heat they produce inside their bodies comes from energy from food. An endothermic animal's body engine works hard to keep its body the right temperature for activity all the time. When the outside temperature is too hot, an endothermic animal can cool off by sweating or panting. The cost an endothermic animal pays for this inside body heat system is that it must eat much more often than an ectothermic animal.

How old does a black spider monkey get?

I have a female spider monkey which is now over 40 years old and has been in captivity all it's life.

She is missing some teeth but otherwise in good health

Can spider monkeys eat eggs?

Spider monkeys have a diet that consists mainly of fruits and seeds. In times when food is scarce, spider monkeys are known to eat eggs, bark or insects.

How long does the baby spider monkey stay inside the mother?

Spider monkeys are pregnant for about 7 months (226 to 232 days).

What is the scientific name to the spider monkey?

There are several species and a few sub-species with similar names, including Geoffroyi's spider monkey. They are all of the genus Ateles. The similar species is the yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Oreonax flavicauda).

Species of spider monkeys include:

Red-faced spider monkey, Ateles paniscus

White-fronted spider monkey, Ateles belzebuth

Peruvian spider monkey, Ateles chamek

Brown spider monkey, Ateles hybridus

White-cheeked spider monkey, Ateles marginatus

Black-headed spider monkey, Ateles fusciceps

Brown-headed spider monkey, Ateles fusciceps fusciceps

Colombian spider monkey, Ateles fusciceps rufiventris

Geoffroy's spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi

- Yucatan spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi yucatanensis

- Mexican spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus

- Nicaraguan spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi geoffroyi

- Ornate spider monkey, Ateles geoffroyi ornatus

What is the average weight of a Mexican spider monkey?

They are about two feet tall and weigh about 20 pounds.

When did the Cuban spider monkey become endangered?

There were add to the endangereds list in 1870.There were add to the endangereds list in 1870.

What is the habitat of a spider monkey?

Spider monkeys live in tropical rainforests located in central and south America and can be found in far north as Mexico. Other species can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil. They thrive in evergreen, semi deciduous and mangrove forests and almost never come down to ground level.

These monkeys live in the highest parts of the trees found in rain forests, known as the 'upper canopy'. They prefer undisturbed high forests, but sadly due to the loss of their preferred habitat, they being forced into different types of forests.

The spider monkey are well adapted for life in the treetops as they are strong and agile, and can fond all kinds of food, such as nuts, fruits, leaves, bird eggs, and spiders. This means the diet of the spider monkey is omnivorous.

The spider monkeys' habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate. It is thought that over 35,000 acres of mature rain forest a day, is being destroyed to make way for new farm land. This habitat loss coupled with many monkeys being shot for food and their low maturation, is pushing this species closer to the brink of endangerment and extinction.

Any organisation that helps prevent deforestation in South America will help save these marvellous monkeys from extinction.

Spider monkeys live in tropical rainforests located in central and south America and can be found in far north as Mexico. Other species can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil. They thrive in evergreen, semi deciduous and mangrove forests and almost never come down to ground level.

These monkeys live in the highest parts of the trees found in rain forests, known as the 'upper canopy'. They prefer undisturbed high forests, but sadly due to the loss of their preferred habitat, they being forced into different types of forests.

The spider monkey are well adapted for life in the treetops as they are strong and agile, and can fond all kinds of food, such as nuts, fruits, leaves, bird eggs, and spiders. This means the diet of the spider monkey is omnivorous.

The spider monkeys' habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate. It is thought that over 35,000 acres of mature rain forest a day, is being destroyed to make way for new farm land. This habitat loss coupled with many monkeys being shot for food and their low maturation, is pushing this species closer to the brink of endangerment and extinction.

Any organisation that helps prevent deforestation in South America will help save these marvellous monkeys from extinction.

What tools does the spider monkey have to help it survive?

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Sillypinkjade say's:

ECOLOGY:

The woolly spider monkey is primarily a folivorous species, but also consumes fruit, seeds, flowers, nectar, pollen, bark, bamboo, and ferns. It prefers to eat fruits which are more ripe. Leaves are eaten for bulk and protein, and the woolly spider monkey prefers immature leaves over mature ones (Kinzey, 1997). Strier (1992b) suggests that folivory is a result of seasonal fruit shortages and the woolly spider monkey needs to eat leaves to survive. Group size for this species is between 15 to 25 individuals.

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Why are spider monkeys role in a food chain?

It is a primary consumer. It eats insects but is a favorite food of the Kangaroo rat.