Squirrel Monkey

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Photo of Squirrel Monkey

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Scientific Name: Saimiri sciureus

Range: French Guiana, Guyana Suriname, Brazil

Habitat: Rainforests, forests

Food: Fruits, leaves, seeds, insects

Life Span: 15-25 years

Squirrel monkeys’ tails are not prehensile, but they do provide balance for moving through the trees. They have nails, not claws, which enhance their ability to grasp and cling.

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