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Black spider monkey sitting in tree (

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Garst, Warren, 1922-2016, photographer

Title

Black spider monkey sitting in tree

Description

35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Mammalia; Order: Primates; Family: Cebidae; Genus: Ateles; Genus species: Ateles paniscus. Animal characteristics: Head-Body Length: 40-53 cm; Weight: 8.6 kg; Identification: The black spider monkey has a black coat, flesh-colored eye rings, white chin whiskers, and a long tail and legs; Habitat: High forests; Diet: Omnivore: fruit, leaves, spiders, insects; Reproduction: These primates can mate any time of the year. There is usually only one young born after a gestation period of 226-232 days. The baby is weaned when it is 6-10 months old; Social Structure: Groups of spider monkeys form exclusive communities that break into small groups; Behavior: Foraging is done during the early morning hours; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: Spider monkeys are the most expert climbers of all monkeys.

Date

October 1965

Collection

Colorado State University Libraries
Parent institution	Colorado State University
Authority file	: Q110673471

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This file was contributed to Wikimedia Commons by Colorado State University Libraries as part of a cooperation project. The donation was facilitated by the Digital Public Library of America, via its partner Plains to Peaks Collective.

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