world animal Spider monkey

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Spider monkey

Spider monkeys of the genus Ateles are New World monkeys in the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. they are found in tropical forests of Central & South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. 

 The black headed spider monkey, & brown spider monkey are critically endangered. Spider monkeys live in the upper layers of the rain forest, & forage in the high canopy, from 25 - 30 meters.

They primarily eat fruits, but will also occasionally consume leaves, flowers and insects.


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