woolly spider monkey – Critter Science https://critter.science Animal Facts and Education Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:24:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://critter.science/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-critter-science_logo_icon-32x32.jpg woolly spider monkey – Critter Science https://critter.science 32 32 The Southern Muriqui https://critter.science/the-southern-muriqui/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-southern-muriqui https://critter.science/the-southern-muriqui/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:42 +0000 https://critter.science/?p=22266 southern muriqui

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The southern muriqui, aka woolly spider monkey (a misnomer, as they are neither woolly monkeys nor spider monkeys), hails only in specific areas of the Atlantic rainforest located in Brazil, South America. More specifically in the states of Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais. These […]

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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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