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To capture a single spider monkey is one thing... then I photo'd two... and then there were three... wooooweee!
A pair of spider monkeys take a break from tree climbing for a grooming session. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Here is a Black-handed Spider Monkey from my April Costa Rica trip. We found them in Carara National Park, and they put on quite a show in the high canopy. There was no doubt in my mind that they not only paid a lot of attention to me but were also showing off by swinging around in ways that only they could do, as if to demonstrate their special talents for me. This one comfortably held itself upright with the power of its tail. Spider monkeys have very long limbs and, as you can see here, a prehensile tail. I like to think of this picture as a spider monkey’s version of taking time to smell the roses. (Ateles geoffroi) (Sony a1, 400mm f/2.8 at f/2.8, 1/500 second, ISO 4000)
To capture one of the always moving little amazing creatures is quite a challenge. Their constant movement and high energy is a lot of fun to study and try to anticipate their next move or flick...
Spider Monkey
Species: Ateles geoffroyi
Geographic Range: Central American and Southern Mexico
Size: 15-27 inches tall, 12-15 pounds
Lifespan: up to 27 years in the wild
Conservation Status: Endangered
Como’s Spider Monkeys
Find them in the Primate Building Map
Fun Facts
Spider monkeys use their long tails like a fifth limb.
About 75% of a spider monkeys diet is fruit.
Spider monkeys do not have thumbs.
Infants are born black, usually changing color during their first five months.
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This image is not a duplicate of a shot I posted a couple of days ago.. it's just a little more of a close up of this little spider monkey to show that they actually can sit still long enough to take two shots of the same pose, with maybe a slight flinch in the fingers or lips.. they are so fascinating to watch but love the challenge in trying to photograph them free hand!
Spider monkeys are always on the verge of flitting and pouncing in less than a heart beat... to be able to capture one as they go about their motions...
Tapara, a female white-bellied spidermonkey, seen outside of the wildlife rescue center amaZOOnico located in Ecuador. She was one of few spider monkey newborn’s that was born in semi-freedom. The spidermonkey group is around and outside of the rescue center, but during the night, they come and sleep in the center for their own safety.
She was one of the few that survived a tragic parasite years ago in the big spidermonkey group. Due to this parasite she lost her mother, but luckily she was old enough to survive on her own.
Tapara is a survivor, as well nowadays, since the male alpha died of a snake bite in early March of 2020 and the other young female as well, the two adult female spider monkeys with their babies do not accept her all the time, so she is on her own mostly.
Video recommendation, on the liberation process of the spidermonkeys: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUN8-8kDU4U
This is a white bellied spider monkey at our zoo. The bright blue eyes of this female are something you even see at a huge distance. Despite her grumpy face she really seemed to enjoy posing for some photos.
A young spider monkey takes a moment to rest and watch his family in the trees above. I was really drawn to the look in his eyes as if he was in a deep thought under the forest canopy. The light coming through from behind really seemed to add to the over all mood. I could have watched them for hours.
Generally I am all about the birds, but when a howler monkey is watching you watch birds, you turn around and take the shot. There are actually two monkeys in the photo. A baby (mostly obscured) is sitting to the left of mom.
Guianan spider monkey, Suriname.
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I put an image of a Squirrel Monkey in the same spot in the comments to show the size difference. Flickr Friends, I’ll catch up with your streams soon, it’s been a little crazy.
Véritable sanctuaire écologique, le parc national du Corcovado est considéré comme étant l'une des plus riches zones en biodiversité au monde.
Situé dans la péninsule d'Osa,sur la côte Pacifique du Costa Rica, il possède des zones naturelles très variées, petites montagnes ,plaines, mangroves et des plages paradisiaques.
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A true ecological sanctuary, Corcovado National Park is considered one of the richest biodiversity areas in the world.
Located on the Osa Peninsula, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, it has very varied natural areas, small mountains, mangrove, plain and paradise beaches.
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Verdadero santuario ecológico, el Parque Nacional del Corcovado está considerado como una de las zonas más ricas en biodiversidad del mundo.
Situado en la península de osa, en la costa del Pacífico de Costa Rica, posee una gran variedad de zonas naturales, pequeñas montañas, llanuras de manglares y playas paradisíacas
Standing on the rocky shoreline of Quintana Roo for what seemed liked a very long time, waiting for Brown Pelicans to come by, as I knew they would - I was rather shocked to see two Osprey fishing along the surfline. I'm curious to know how these birds differ, if at all, from the ones we see in Northern Europe. To me they seemed slighty smaller, and yet bulkier. In any case, great to see two of them together and totally unexpected.
Spider Monkey
Spider Monkeys are New World Monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, part of the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus consists of seven species, all of which are under threat; the brown spider monkey is critically endangered. They are also notable for their ability to be easily bred in captivity.
Disproportionately long limbs and long prehensile tails make them one of the largest New World monkeys and give rise to their common name. Spider monkeys live in the upper layers of the rainforest and forage in the high canopy, from 82 to 98 ft. They primarily eat fruits, but will also occasionally consume leaves, flowers, and insects. Due to their large size, spider monkeys require large tracts of moist evergreen forests and prefer undisturbed primary rainforest. They are social animals and live in bands of up to 35 individuals but will split up to forage during the day.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_monkey