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Woolly Monkey | The woolly
monkeys are the genus Lagothrix of New World monkeys, usually placed in
the family Atelidae. The four species of woolly monkey all originate
from the rainforests of South America. They have prehensile tails and
live in relatively large social groups. One species of woolly monkey,
the yellow-tailed woolly monkey, has recently been placed in the genus
Oreonax.Woolly monkeys are found throughout the northern countries of
South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru).
The
species lives in social groups ranging from 10 to 45 individuals.
Foraging groups, however, tend to consist of two to six individuals
which branch out from the main group, which is probably intended to
reduce food competition between individuals. Woolly monkey diets consist
of fruit with an addition of leaves, seeds, flowers and invertebrates.
Woolly monkeys have coat colour variations including dark brown,
red-brown, gray and olive. Their back sides are usually lighter in color
than their under-belly sides. They have black faces, and the palms of
their hands are a deep pink color.
Wildlife Creatures | Woolly Monkey | The woolly
monkeys are the genus Lagothrix of New World monkeys, usually placed in
the family Atelidae. The four species of woolly monkey all originate
from the rainforests of South America. They have prehensile tails and
live in relatively large social groups. One species of woolly monkey,
the yellow-tailed woolly monkey, has recently been placed in the genus
Oreonax.Woolly monkeys are found throughout the northern countries of
South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru).
The
species lives in social groups ranging from 10 to 45 individuals.
Foraging groups, however, tend to consist of two to six individuals
which branch out from the main group, which is probably intended to
reduce food competition between individuals. Woolly monkey diets consist
of fruit with an addition of leaves, seeds, flowers and invertebrates.
Woolly monkeys have coat colour variations including dark brown,
red-brown, gray and olive. Their back sides are usually lighter in color
than their under-belly sides. They have black faces, and the palms of
their hands are a deep pink color.
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