colombian spider monkey by eva carson

where they live in the wild

Spider monkeys are mostly found in dry climates as well as dry forests and cloud forests because they have a variety of fruits

what do they eat

They eat lots of fruit and leaves insects and flowers they eat it because it gives them protein and bulk.

do they live in family groups

They live in family groups of up to 20 because it is easier to hunt and find food

how long do they normally live

The average lifespan in the wild is 22 years old but in captivity they live until 40

what size do they grow up to

They grow up to 54 cm in length with tails up to 85 cm

are they endangered

Colombian spider monkeys are critically endangered with only 250 left in the wild which makes them critically endangered

fun fact

Colombian spider monkeys ride on capybaras backs

what threats do they face in the wild

Deforestation rates are getting higher and hunting is harming spider monkeys

how are they cared for in the zoo

They are cared by staying on a rich diet of fruits

how do they defend themselves

They defend themselves by growling barking and throwing small branches

do they stay with their mothers after birth

Colombian spider monkeys stay with their mothers for seven years the baby stays lose to their mother for the seven years then the mother leaves them to fend for themselves

Colombian spider monkeys behaviour

They are usually found doing acrobat movements using their long limbs and tails to swing through trees they are highly intelligent animals

Credits:

Created with images by PhotoSpirit - "Cute adorable spider monkey close up natural habitat in jungle" • PhotoSpirit - "Cute adorable spider monkey close up natural habitat in jungle" • steli[ο]rama - "mono araña, atelo, ateles fusciceps en árbol - Selva, Reserva nacional Pacaya Samiria, Peru, Amazonia" • Stillfx - "Canopy of jungle" • 孤飞的鹤 - "Cairns Rainforest"