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Squirrel monkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The squirrel monkeys are the New World monkeys of the genus Saimiri . They are the only genus in the subfamily Saimirinae . Squirrel monkeys live in the tropical forests of Central and South...
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The habitat of a squirrel monkey is in the northern part of South America to Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. There are squirrel monkeys also in Costa Rica and Panama in Central America. The monkey lives in parts of virgin and secondary forests and in cultivated areas, usually along rivers and streams.
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www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/sqmonkey.htm
www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/sqmonkey.htm
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Even though there are slight morphological differences among squirrel monkey species, all have the same general facial and body colorations and are easily distinguished as part of the genus. Squirrel monkeys have white masks of fur around their eyes and dark brown or black coloration around the mouth and chin.
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pin.primate.wisc.edu/factsheets/entry/squirrel_monkey
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General resource on the endangered status, habitat, range, and diet, including a selection of Squirrel Monkey pictures and informational links. ... The Squirrel Monkey has a short brightly colored fur. It is thick and soft in texture. The species has little to no hair on the area around the lips and nostrils. The skin in...
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www.squirrel-monkeys.com/
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ANIMAL BYTES - Squirrel Monkey...Find quick information and fun facts about animals. ... When a squirrel monkey assumes a commanding attitude toward the rest of the group members, it stands and displays its genitalia.
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The Central American squirrel monkey weighs up to about 1 kg (2.2 lb). It is found in primary and secondary forests and cultivated areas. Disturbed habitats are advantageous because of their greater supply of preferred food - insects (such as grasshoppers) and fruit.
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www.animalinfo.org/species/primate/saimoers.htm
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photograph of squirrel monkeys ... HOME; HedWeb; HerbWeb; Primate Info; Primate Species; Animal Rights FAQ; Cebidae Information; New Monkey Species; Monkey Sense of Justice; Squirrel Monkeys and Cannabis; Primates and Primatology Hotlinks; Facial Expressions as Guide to Speech;
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