Squirrel Monkey Cuddlekins Cuddly Toy

Product Description

Measures 30cm Plush fake fur Stuffed toy Suitable for ages 3 years & up What a cheeky face! Lovingly crafted by one of Europe's premier wild toys manufacturer, with fine attention paid to realistic detail, this lovely soft toy Squirrel Monkey would make a wonderful present for any monkey fanatic. Wraps your arms around his soft furry body, hold his little hand & enjoy a well deserved squeeze! Physical Characteristics The squirrel monkey is characterised by a circle of black hairless skin around the nose & mouth set against an expressive white face. Their short, soft fur is grey to olive green, with whitish underparts. Squirrel monkeys are 25-40 cm long, not including the heavy nonprehensile tail, which is at least as long as the body. Hands, arms, & feet are yellow to orange. Common squirrel monkeys have olive or grayish crowns & are found only in South America, whereas the endangered Central American squirrel monkeys have black crowns & reddish backs. Habitat Squirrel monkeys are found in the riverside forests in the Guianas & the Amazon River basin. Behaviour Squirrel monkeys are amoung the most vocal of primates, communicating with at least 26 different calls, including barks, purrs, screams, peeps, & squawks. Exceptionally agile jumpers & runners, these monkeys prefer life in the trees, though they will occasionally descend to the ground. They are active during the day & move single file after a leader along frequently used pathways in the treetops. At night, they sleep huddled together on branches, tails wrapped around their bodies. Breeding Female squirrel monkies give birth to a single baby after a gestation of about six months. The baby rides the mother's back jockey-style for the first few weeks of life & remains dependent on the mother for a year. Diet Squirrel monkeys & capuchin monkeys sometimes forage together, eating fruit, leaves, buds, tree gum, insects, spiders, & small vertebrates. Strange & Interesting Facts Attractive, gentle, affectionate, & clean, squirrel monkeys were popular pets in the United States until the capture & importation of wild primates as pets was outlawed in 1975.