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spider monkey
noun
- 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
- 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
- woolly spider monkeya rare related monkey, Brachyteles arachnoides, of SE Brazil
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Origin of spider monkey1
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Origin of spider monkey1
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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.
“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.”
Lynch, a treat after his memorable cameo in “Bottoms,” calls Marvin a “spider monkey ninja god.”
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.
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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