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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 America in the canopy layer. Most species have para- or allopatric ranges in the Amazon, while S. oerstedii is found disjunctly in Costa Rica and Panama.
Squirrel monkey fur is short and close, colored olive at the shoulders and yellowish orange on its back and extremities. Their throat and the ears are white and their mouths are black. The upper part of their head is hairy. This black and white face gives them their German name, "skull monkeys".
Squirrel monkeys grow to 25 to 35 cm, plus a 35 to 42 cm tail. They weigh 750 to 1100g. Remarkably, the brain mass to body mass ratio for squirrel monkeys is 1:17, which gives them the largest brain, proportionately, of all the primates. Humans have a 1:35 ratio.
Female squirrel monkeys have a pseudo-penis that they use to display dominance over smaller monkeys, much like the way the male squirrel monkeys display their dominance.
Like most of their New World monkey relatives, squirrel monkeys are diurnal and arboreal. Unlike the other New World monkeys, their tail is not used for climbing, but as a kind of "balancing pole" and also as a tool. Their movements in the branches are extremely speedy.
They live together in multi-male/multi-female groups with up to 500 members. These large groups can, however, occasionally break into smaller troops. They have a number of vocal calls, including warning sounds to protect themselves from large falcons, which are a natural threat to them. Their small body size also makes them susceptible to predators such as snakes and felids. For marking territory, squirrel monkeys rub their tail and their skin with their own urine.
Squirrel monkeys are omnivores, eating primarily fruits and insects. Occasionally they also eat nuts, buds, eggs and small vertebrates.
The mating of the squirrel monkeys is subject to seasonal influences. Females give birth to young during the rainy season, after a 150- to 170-day gestation. The mothers exclusively care for the young. Saimiri oerstedti are weaned by 4 months of age, while S. boliviensis are not fully weaned until 18 months old. Female squirrel monkeys reach sexual maturity at age 3 years, while males take until age 5. They live to about 15 years old in the wild, about 20 years in captivity.
The Common Squirrel Monkey S. sciureus is captured for the pet trade and for medical research[2] but it is not endangered. Three squirrel monkey species are in danger of extinction. S. o. oerstedti is listed as endangered, S. o. citrinellus is listed as critically endangered and S. vanzolinii is listed as Vulnerable.
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Wildlife Photography, Jungle.
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This is one really pissed off male monkey !
I'm minding my own business when he charged in and bit the lens hood.
Why ? Who knows ?
I did a left upper cut but only grazed him as he was so quick to retreat.
Made for a cool shot though.
This is a 1/2 second before the bite took place . Soon as he heard the shutter he launched himself at the reflection in the lens.Which by the way was his reflection !
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My left hand is cradling the lens leaving my fingers way to close to his fangs ....;-)
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Gumbalimba Park
West Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
A Black Howler monkey and a White-faced capuchin (Cebus capucinus) monkey huddle together at Gumbalimba Park in Roatan, Honduras. They really seemed to be best of friends but the little guy climbed all over the howler!
Gumbalimba Park is located in West Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras. Gumbalimba is a tourist attraction with historical displays, beach activities and many animal and nature attractions. Especially well known are the monkey and bird attractions.
Port of Call: Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) "Spirit"
May 25, 2011
Its Monkey Day.
So think about monkeys.
Are you thinking about monkeys?
Hey you...over there!!!!
Why aren't you thinking about monkeys?
Vervet Monkey mother and baby taken at Londolozi, Sabi Sand, South Africa.
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African Wildlife Series #5 - Green Monkey
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There are also plenty of smaller animals like this little vervet monkey in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.
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Finally found a woman that wanted me...... I like the outdoors better than photography really. This young lady was at my camp every day. It was a pet from the local tribes people who were clearing the land and planting trees. A remote site in Northern Thailand. On the border of Burma and Thailand.
I have run across a few monkeys as pets here. Most abandoned by there mom because of tourists or locals destroying there habitat. Some survive and make pretty good pets i think. Deep in the jungle these are pets that run free. Like a dog or cat in some ways. A much better life for them i think.
This photo was taken in the zoo "apenheul" in the Netherlands. In some parts of the zoo are monkeys running around freely, making it easy to get very close to your subjects.
I'M BACK! I've recently returned from an incredible 10 weeks in Peru. And I spent 2 months volunteering for a biological station as a field volunteer. I saw plenty of monkeys and took my camera on a few surveys.
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