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Squirrel Monkeys are a wonderful sight for tourists and an interesting species for researches. There are some facts that make the Squirrel Monkey very amusing and curious. Thus, the way the Squirrel Monkey travels through the forest is very picturesque. The species usually moves quadrupedally. It goes from one branch to another and covers the whole distance in the lower part of the forest.
The tail of the Squirrel Monkey is only partially prehensile. When it feeds, the Squirrel Money also stands on the four feet. One can see a Squirrel Monkey moving almost silently through the forest both at day and night. These little creatures are usually quiet except for the moments of alarm.
The feeling of danger makes the Squirrel Monkey cry loud. Their cries can express a wide range of feelings and serve as a means of communication. The species makes use of a few types of vocal communication. Chuck calls are usually produced as spatial signals. The calls are sort of warning for intruders.
The Squirrel Monkey also marks the territory by a urine wash. The Common Squirrel Monkey often urines on the hands and feet, which then is spread as an animal moves.
Visual communication is also one of the means of maintaining the hierarchy within the group. Male Squirrel Monkeys demonstrate penile to other males to establish and maintain their dominance. It is a well-known fact that male Squirrel Monkeys can urinate onto other males with a lower hierarchy status.
Squirrel Monkeys - General Information Links
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Common Squirrel Monkey - Habitat, reproduction, and behavior of the Squirrel Monkey.
Common Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus) - Range, ecology, locomotion, vocal communication, and other facts about Squirrel Monkeys.
Comparative Mammalian Brain Collections: Squirrel Monkey - Brain atlas of the Squirrel Monkey.
Darwin Houston Squirrel Monkey Extraordinaire - Information and pictures of a Squirrel Monkey as a pet.
Digimorph - Saimiri sciureus (Squirrel Monkey) - Information about the species.
Discover Squirrel Monkeys - Profile of the Squirrel Monkey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Squirrel Monkeys - This page is for those who are interested in Squirrel Monkeys.
Kids Line: Squirrel Monkey - Basic information about the species.
Monkey Maddness - Owning a Squirrel Monkey "My Experience" - That is a short version of Deborahs experience with her Squirrel Monkey Chippy.
Monkeyzone.com - Squirrel Monkeys - Description, range and habitat, and diet.
Photo Gallery - Squirrel Monkeys pictures.
Squirrel Monkey - Basic facts about the Squirrel Monkey.
Squirrel Monkey - Saimiri sciureus - Physical characteristics, diet, and status.
Squirrel Monkey Breeding and Research Resource - The Squirrel Monkey Breeding and Research Resource (SMBRR) is a National Institutes of Health sponsored laboratory to study and provide information about Squirrel Monkey reproductive biology and behavior.
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Squirrel Monkey Facts Sheet - Information on diet, habitat, and a picture.
Squirrel Monkey Information - Facts about the Squirrel Monkey and its habits.
Squirrel Monkey Links - A collection of links to Squirrel Monkey related sites.
Squirrel Monkey Pictures - A photo gallery.
Squirrel Monkey Photos - Photo gallery of the Squirrel Monkey.
Squirrel Monkeys in Brief - A picture and brief information about the Squirrel Monkey.
The Squirrel Monkey - This site is about the Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus), a monkey that travels at great speed through the canopy.
