Black-Handed Spider Monkey
Zoey was born here at The Zoo in March of 2010.
Scientific name
Ateles geoffroyi
Lifespan
30-40 years
Range
Human destruction of the spider monkey's native habitat has caused severe population decreases.
Diet
Ripe fruit makes up the majority of the spider monkey diet, but they also eat leaves, flowers, and seeds. At The Zoo, our spider monkeys receive a specially-formulated primate food that gives them all the nutrients they need to stay happy and healthy. Spider monkeys have a prehensile tail, meaning they can use their tail as an extra hand to grasp objects, like branches.
Social Structure
Spider monkeys thrive in matriarchal societies, and are thought to be the most intelligent of the New World monkeys.
Conservation Status
Threats in the Wild
Black-handed spider monkeys are decreasing in prevalence in the wild. Logging poses a great threat to this species as it destroys their habitat and food sources.
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