#spider monkeys

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Opposable thumbs have been a handy evolutionary tool for primates, but some monkeys can get by just fine without them! Spider monkeys only have four fingers, which makes it easier for them to swing from branch to branch.

(Image: A group of female Geoffrey's spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) by Terry Whittaker)

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[animal-of-the-day]

have you done spider monkeys?

Animal of the day: Spider monkeys !

Spider monkeys are New World monkeys in the genus Ateles, and they are notably larger than most other monkeys in the region. They use their long thin arms, legs and prehensile tails to swing from tree to tree with a spider-like appearance, which is how they got their name !

These monkeys are native to central and south America, and they live in tropical rainforests. They mostly eat fruit, nuts and seeds, and thereby act as important seed dispersers for many plants. They also eat insects and arachnids, which means they have an omnivorous diet. Due to habitat loss and human activities such as hunting, all seven species of spider monkey are declining, and the brown spider monkey in particular is critically endangered :(

Spider monkeys, like humans, are social creatures that live in communities of around 20-40 individuals. They are known to engage in polygamous sexual behaviours and have sexual segregation with differential roles in foraging for food and parental care. They are very intelligent animals with the ability to communicate using a wide range of vocal sounds, such as barking and screaming !

Interestingly, female spider monkeys have well-developed genitals that are difficult to distinguish from those of males due to the shape, size, and urinary function. This is really cool and it shows how even among primates sexual dimorphism is not as black and white as humans often think it is !

[bignosebaby]

why are spider monkeys called that? I once heard it's because they use their mouths and tails like two more limbs-- is that true?

They are called spider monkeys because they have long limbs and hang from their tails with their arms and legs dangling down, much like a spider dangling from a thread. Like this:

Photo source + more spider monkey info here 🐒

[petsincollections]

"Spider monkeys"

"Spider monkeys demonstrate toys during Children's Expo '73, a fair and show for youngsters, in the Sheraton Hotel."

George D. McDowell Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Photographs

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[writerofweird]

Spider Monkeys

I observe themLarge disembodied handsDiscordantly dancingFrom one place to another Their movementLike a cartoon adaptationOf what climbed the waterspout A dream half-realised Should they have more legsOr should their namesakes be larger?

[whatnext10]

Monkeying Around on Monkey Island is Great of Fun Part II

Found a Peanut…and Zuchini Well, it looks like there were indeed some tasty snacks in the food bucket. As you can see, he chose a handful of peanuts and a nice slice of zuchini. Not bad for an afternoon snack. He then took his prizes up a tree to one of the several perching platforms they have available on the island. All the platforms face out towards the water, allowing the monkeys to get a…

[owlpower669]

this is the plot of lmk. right.

[dinoserious]

chit chat

[faygos]

errybody loves dirk

[starheart-blog]

What type of monkey do you think you would be? 🤔🧐

Hm...🤔

Oh! 😮

Spider Monkey. 😄

I feel like I would be a Spider monkey. 😁

If you guys don't know what or how a spider Monkey Looks like, then here are some pictures:

[tinderbox210]

Noa and Mae + the climb scene (theatrical and raw cut)

[winterpower98]

These were originally meant for Valentine's day, but oh well

[kristea9ay]

Has MK ever accidentally gotten himself hurt or encountered a stranger on the mountain? I remember you mentioning that more demons have tried getting into the mountain since MK was born

Since MK is the son of two of the most powerful beings who also have a lot of enemies, he sometimes gets caught in the enemies attempts to get back on his parents.

ShadowPeach parents are really anxious and overprotective because of this and often feel guilty.

This is one of the most traumatizing attacks MK has been through when he was a kid. It also kickstarted his massive arachnophobia :D

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[kayjayo1227]

…the longer you think about this concept the funnier it will be, I swear.

[mysticmonkiebusiness]

Happy 5th Anniversary!