Monkeys play an important role in their native habitats by pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds as they travel. Some monkeys can swim; their webbed toes help them paddle through the water, and they may swim across a stream or river to avoid predators or get to food.

Look for lesser spot-nosed monkeys, a lively troop of capuchin monkeys, colobus monkeys and northern black-crested mangabeys sharing a habitat, and Wolf’s monkeys hanging out with their friends, the pygmy hippos.

Vervet monkeys are an active and agile type of monkey that can be found all over sub-Saharan Africa, even occasionally venturing into urban areas to find food. They travel in big groups called troops, and spend their days foraging for food and finding comfortable and safe resting spots.

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Monkeys are found in two main regions of the world, so scientists have grouped them as either Old World monkeys or New World monkeys. Old World monkeys are found in Africa and Asia. Some examples are guenons, mangabeys, macaques, baboons, and colobus monkeys. New World monkeys are found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Colobus monkeys live high in the trees, coming to the ground only occasionally. The blue-eyed black lemur is one of the most endangered primates in the world. Shy and elusive, mountain bongos are among the largest forest antelopes. The world’s largest arboreal mammals, these apes spend about 90 percent of their time in trees.

From snow monkeys to sea lions, puffins to penguins, discover the range of wildlife that call Manhattan home. Plan a visit to see your favorite member of the animal kingdom and meet some new ones along the way! We’re proud of our successful history saving animals, from birds to snow leopards. Learn about some of our current work.

Spider monkeys get their name from their long, slender limbs and impressive prehensile tail, which can grow up to 85 cm—often longer than their body! ... Back to Animal List. So much to see and do at Southwick’s Zoo! Located in the heart of the Blackstone River Valley, just minutes away from Routes 495 and 146, Southwick’s Zoo offers a ...

Goeldi’s monkeys gallop through the forest on all fours and are able to leap distances of up to 12 feet between branches — quite spectacular for such a small monkey! While most of their time is spent in the trees, they will come down to the ground, especially when looking for insects or …

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