daniel - squirrel monkeys
DESCRIPTION
Farrell B Howell 5th grade animal researchTRANSCRIPT
Squirrel monkeys
Daniel Martinez
Table of Contents
Habitat• Brazil, Peru, Colombia• Near streams
Food and Water
Daily Behavior• Sleep during night• Eat during day• Live in groups for protection and for friends• 10 or 50 monkeys live in a group• Babies cling their mom’s belly• Grooming every single day for 4 hours
Family Structures • Female takes care• Staying together for 4 years• 3 groups – male, female-baby, teenager groups• Males come around females to mate
Interesting Facts• Some monkeys are in danger of dying• Squirrel monkeys have a long tail• have long nails
bibliography
• Marris, pat. Mammals. China: Grolier
•McDaniel, Mellisa. monkeys. Tarrytown: benchmark book , 2204