Monkey
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Squirrel monkeys have a long tail. In general it's as long as their bodies.
Weight
De 75 g to 1 kg.
Size
Their bodies measure between 26 and 36 cm in length and their tails between 35 and 42 cm.
Food
Peanuts, apples, chicory, carrots, cucumbers, pepers, bananas, oragnes, sunflower seeds, cauliflower, fennel, kiwis, melons, eggs, insects, chicken, bread, nuts.
Residence in the park
Paddock
Habits
Squirrel monkeys are very social. They like to sit on the shoulders of visitors. Squirrel monkeys are also robbers. They often take food out of the hands of visitors.
Did you know ?
Like Capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys are omnivorous. They eat plants and meat. Sometimes they look for insects at the tops of trees. Squirrel monkeys are allergic to sugar; they can become ill if they eat a cookie or other sweets.