Guianan Squirrel Monkeys

Guianan Squirrel Monkey

Animal Class: Mammals.

Distribution: Central and South America.

Habitat: Forests.

Diet: Insects, seeds, fruit, flowers, and gum.

Appearance: Black muzzle with a white face. Grey / olive / orange fur and a white underbelly.

Size: Up to 60cm in length.

Lifespan: Up to 25 years.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Population Trend

Decreasing

Threats

No major threats

Population

Unknown

Like humans, Squirrel Monkeys are diurnal. This means that they sleep at night and are awake throughout the day.

We have six Squirrel Monkey’s, their names are Gizmo, Nadine, Sarah, Cheryl, Crackle, and Arya. Find them next to their noisy neighbours; the otters!

Zoo – 01924 235276 / office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk

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Day Care – 01924 404154

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