Squirrel Monkey
Squirrel Monkeys are small, agile primates inhabiting the tropical rainforest canopies of Central and South America. They live in large, active troops that can number up to 500 individuals, communicating with a diverse range of chirps and squeaks. Unlike many other New World monkeys, their long tails are used primarily for balance rather than gripping branches as they leap through the trees.
Squirrel Monkey Quick Facts
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Squirrel monkeys have the largest brain-to-body mass ratio of all primates, including humans!
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Lifespan
15-20 years
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Habitat
Tropical forests
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Diet
Fruits, insects, small vertebrates
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Region
Central and South America
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