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The Squirrel Monkey Is A Primate

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Technical Definition: The Squirrel Monkey is a primate that naturally inhabits South and Central America. Most are similar in appearance, consisting of a white color for the underbelly, a black and white head, red limbs and a reddish-gray hue for the fur coating on the back. The Squirrel Monkey is very short in stature, reaching only around twelve inches in height when fully grown. It primarily moves around using all four limbs and usually grasps onto something for support once stationary. Squirrel Monkeys are highly intelligent primates, having one of the largest brains compared its body size. They are very quick and agile, most likely due to how small they are. Rarely is a Squirrel Monkey seen on the ground. They tend to stay in a higher

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