This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The northern muriqui, aka woolly spider monkey or hippy monkey, is actually 1 of 2 species of muriqui. They are referred to as woolly spider monkeys due to their long prehensile tail and woolen appearance. Sadly, these monkeys are subject to the threats of habitat destruction at the hands of […]

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