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Squirrel monkey
Saimiri boliviensis
Animal facts
Squirrel monkeys run along the branches of the forest canopy using their tails to balance. They are highly sociable and live in troops of up to 20 individuals. Their brightly coloured hair helps them spot each other among the trees.
Where they live
Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Columbia
Habitat
Rainforest
What they eat
Mainly insects; also fruit & seeds.