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When: April 7, 2022

Where: Dierenpark De Oliemeulen Tilburg, the Netherlands

They will sit outside in the early spring weather (not too warm) but they will not sit outside in the rain... At least they know what they do and don't like

Species: Common Squirrel Monkey (Grijsgroen doodshoofdaapje)

Latin name: Saimiri Sciureus

Originates from the tropical areas of South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They prefer to live in the middle canopy, but occasionally come to the ground or climb in the high canopy.

…Common Squirrel Monkeys are polygamous, with a multiple-male, multiple-female group structure. Most social interaction occurs on age/ gender classes – adult male, mother-infant, and juvenile categories. At the core of a group, are females with their young.

…Usually, they’re quiet Monkeys but when alarmed, they will utter loud cries. They do use different types of calls for different situations.

…Unfortunately, due to its inquisitive nature, it has become a popular exotic pet who needs a lot of food and space.

…Though they are listed as “Least Concern” by the IUCN, they are at threat because of deforestation and their popularity as a pet means they are poached from their natural habitat.

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Description

When: April 7, 2022

Where: Dierenpark De Oliemeulen Tilburg, the Netherlands

They will sit outside in the early spring weather (not too warm) but they will not sit outside in the rain... At least they know what they do and don't like

Species: Common Squirrel Monkey (Grijsgroen doodshoofdaapje)

Latin name: Saimiri Sciureus

Originates from the tropical areas of South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They prefer to live in the middle canopy, but occasionally come to the ground or climb in the high canopy.

…Common Squirrel Monkeys are polygamous, with a multiple-male, multiple-female group structure. Most social interaction occurs on age/ gender classes – adult male, mother-infant, and juvenile categories. At the core of a group, are females with their young.

…Usually, they’re quiet Monkeys but when alarmed, they will utter loud cries. They do use different types of calls for different situations.

…Unfortunately, due to its inquisitive nature, it has become a popular exotic pet who needs a lot of food and space.

…Though they are listed as “Least Concern” by the IUCN, they are at threat because of deforestation and their popularity as a pet means they are poached from their natural habitat.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

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Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook | Mouselemur on Vero

Visit our website: WIXsite

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