spider monkey
noun
any of several tropical American monkeys of the genus Ateles, having a slender body, long, slender limbs, and a long, prehensile tail: some are endangered.
spider monkeys
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pluralof spider monkey.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The investigation indicated that Dafar intentionally trafficked baby spider monkeys, despite the risk of separating them from their mothers, because he believed they were easier to hide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2025
The wider area is home to endangered river turtles, manatees and spider monkeys, and is part of a species-rich hotspot in one of the world's most biodiverse countries.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2025
These spider monkeys, a large-bodied species reaching up to 20 pounds, only eat ripe fruits, which they prefer to forage high in the tree canopy.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2024
They speak their own language, take ayahuasca to connect with forest spirits and trap spider monkeys to make soup or keep as pets.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Walking along the bank of the river, Rondon was about a mile away from their camp when he heard the sound of spider monkeys, the largest primate in the Amazon rain forest.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
