Squirrel+Monkey

=**Squirrel Monkeys**=

**__Habitat__**

 * The Squirrel monkey prefers places of dense tropical forest that is close to a stream or other water source, which is thought to be for safety. **

**__Characteristics__ **

 * Squirrel monkeys are very sociable animals that move around noisily in the trees in large groups that are usually 40-50 animals strong, but can have up to 500 monkeys. **


 * The Squirrel monkey is an omnivore which means it eats meat and plants, for meat it eats other small animals like lizards and sometimes eggs. For plants it eats a variety of plants which contains flowers, buds, and nuts. **


 * Squirrel monkeys are mammals so they are born through the females birth canal like any other mammal. **

**sounds which indicate the presence of a dangerous predator**.
 * The Squirrel monkey uses a number of vocal calls to communicate with the rest of the group including having special warning **

__**Interesting Facts**__

 * While eating in really dense foliage, Squirrel monkeys are known to make a "chuck-chuck" sound to indicate their whereabouts to other members of their group. **


 * The colours of the squirrel monkey are Olive, Grey, Yellow, and Black. **


 * It's top speed is 35 kph (22 mph) **


 * It's life span is 15-20 years **


 * the size of it's litter is 1. **


 * It's most distinctive feature is that it has a longer tail than it's body which it uses for balance. **


 * There are 5 species of Squirrel Monkey found in varying location which are the Common Squirrel Monkey, The Black-Capped Squirrel Monkey, The Central American Squirrel Monkey, The Golden-Backed Squirrel Monkey, and the Black-Headed Squirrel Monkey. **


 * http://a-z-animals.com/animals/squirrel-monkey/ **