Guianan Squirrel Monkey
(Saimiri sciureus)
FUN FACTS
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
Did you know?
Like humans, Squirrel Monkeys are diurnal. This means that they sleep at night and are awake throughout the day.
See our Squirrel Monkeys!
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!
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01924 404154
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Off Smithies Lane,
Heckmondwike,
WF16 0PN
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