Depending on your taxonomy, Central American Spider Monkeys range from southern Mexico to western Colombia. They are among South America’s largest monkeys, weighing up to 20 pounds. Their arms are long and, having only a vestigial thumb, are adapted for swinging between tree branches. Their tail is used as an “extra limb” (Wikipedia).
Spider Monkeys live in groups composed of 20 to 40 members. These groups are not stable, with individuals free to join or leave. They require large areas of forest to survive. Habitat loss, hunting, and poaching for the pet trade all contribute to Spider Monkeys’ being endangered across much if their range. We found this monkey in a small group along Costa Rica's Rio Frio on 12 July 2017.
Spider Monkeys live in groups composed of 20 to 40 members. These groups are not stable, with individuals free to join or leave. They require large areas of forest to survive. Habitat loss, hunting, and poaching for the pet trade all contribute to Spider Monkeys’ being endangered across much if their range. We found this monkey in a small group along Costa Rica's Rio Frio on 12 July 2017.
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