Photo by B.J. King, Staff
His immediate relatives are threatened by continued growth in South American agriculture, which makes this spider monkey quite a special component of the Naples Zoo. Said to be among the most intelligent monkeys around, these disproportionately long and spindly creatures rely on their tails for balance instead of their arms. Highly agile, spider monkeys are said to be only second to gibbons in this regard. They communicate their intentions through postures and stances, and dine mainly on fruit and nuts.





















































































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