Spider Monkey (Ateles)

Spider Monkey (Ateles)

* Family: Atelidae,

* Subfamily: Atelinae,

* Genus: Ateles,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Omnivore,

* Average lifespan in the wild: 22 years,

* Size: 14 to 26 in (35 to 66 cm),

* Weight: 13.25 lbs (6 kg),

* Group name: Troop.

* Video : from""MacQuarrie-Byrne Filmsplus""

** Spider monkeys (of several species) live in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America and occur as far north as Mexico. They have long, lanky arms and prehensile (gripping) tails that enable them to move gracefully from branch to branch and tree to tree. These nimble monkeys spend most of their time aloft, and maintain a powerful grip on branches even though they have no thumbs.

More info: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/spider-monkey/

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_monkey

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Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Spider
• Monkey
• Ateles