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spider monkey

noun

  1. any of several tropical American monkeys of the genus Ateles, having a slender body, long, slender limbs, and a long, prehensile tail: some are endangered.


spider monkey

noun

  1. any of several arboreal New World monkeys of the genus Ateles, of Central and South America, having very long legs, a long prehensile tail, and a small head
  2. woolly spider monkey
    a rare related monkey, Brachyteles arachnoides, of SE Brazil
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of spider monkey1

First recorded in 1755–65
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of spider monkey1

C18: so called because its long limbs resemble the legs of a spider
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The wider area is home to endangered river turtles, manatees and spider monkeys, and is part of a species-rich hotspot in one of the world's most biodiverse countries.

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“Cleverness. You see so many stickers saying I Brake For Squirrels, or Garage Sales or whatever. Brachiation is using your arms to swing through the tree branches, like gibbons and spider monkeys.”

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Lynch, a treat after his memorable cameo in “Bottoms,” calls Marvin a “spider monkey ninja god.”

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It is illegal to own primates as pets in the state of California and the poor condition of the young spider monkey is a prime example of why, zoo officials said.

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Not only is it illegal to own primates as pets in California, but it’s also especially dangerous to own a baby spider monkey, experts say.

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