Spider Monkeys - Conservation Status
Three species of Spider monkeys (the white-bellied, the brown-headed, and the white-whiskered) are listed as Endangered. They have at least a 20% chance of extinction in the wild within 5 of their generations (about 20 years).
The black-handed and black spider monkeys are Vulnerable. Their risk of extinction is 10% within 100 years. Only the black-faced spider monkeys are considered at Lower risk.
Spider Monkeys - Protection
As spider monkeys need large areas of well-preserved forest, they are considered an indicator species. They can live only in areas containing a high biodiversity of plants and animals.
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Spider Monkeys have an uncertain future, unless human behavior changes. Monkeys live in areas where people live. They are killed for their fur and meat that is known as bushmeat or considered pets by farmers. To save these animals people should remember that monkeys are wild and never make good pets. They are loud, messy, and difficult to care for them, and they are aggressive. The Spider monkey behavior is practically impossible to change. They also become sick from not getting the right food and space. Usually in people's homes they lead unhappy and short lives.
Another problem is habitat loss. Spider monkeys live in tropical forests, which are quickly disappearing. To protect Spider monkeys people shouldn't buy anything made from monkey body parts and from rain forest trees. Some rain forest products help protect monkey habitats, as they can only be harvested there. Recycling and buying recycled products also saves spider monkeys and their habitats.
Spider Monkeys - Conservation-Links
Animals A-Z. Spider monkey. - Habitat description, living conditions in the zoo.
Black-handed Spider Monkeys - Advice on breeding and propagation.
Brain Museum - Investigation on the spider monkey's brain.
Bristol Zoo. Animal Fact File - Presents general information on origin, habitat and protection of spider monkeys.
Brown-headed Spider Monkey - Presents factors affecting population.
Brown-headed Spider Monkey -Gives scientific description of spider monkeys.
Conservation - Information on the New World monkeys and attempts on their conservation.
Costa Rica Spider Monkeys - Presents general description, information on the habitat and the way of life of Spider Monkeys.
Eco-Index - Presentation of the project " Rehabilitation and Reintroduction of the Spider Monkey around Catemako Lake.
Honolulu Zoo - The Honolulu zoo presents information of the monkeys' habitat, diet, behavior, etc.
Honolulu Zoo: Ateles geoffroyi (Golden Spider Monkey) - Read about monkeys as pets.
Jungle. Spider monkey -Contains brief information on jungle animals.
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Monkey Zone - Medical management of spider monkeys.
Monkeyzone - Suggests detailed survey on all species of monkeys.
Natural History of Black-handed Spider Monkeys - Surveys locomotion, habitat and social structure of spider monkeys.
Omnivores: Carnivores + Herbivores - Description of spider monkeys and the related breeds.
San Diego Zoo. Monkeys - Information on conservation and protection of monkeys.
Southport Zoo - Basic info on the monkeys kept in the zoo.
Spider Monkeys - Parasite survey in howler and spider monkeys.
The Spider Monkey Project At Punta Laguna - The detailed study of Spider monkeys habitat.
