MAMMAL MONDAY # 49

MAMMAL MONDAY #49

Pack your bags, because we’re going to South America today to find a resident of the rainforest! Keep your binoculars and tree climbing gear ready because this primate lives in the trees. Let’s head out on today’s animal adventure!

MEET THE YELLOW-HANDED TITI MONKEY!

   Range/Habitat: Northwest South America/ rainforest

   Diet: Omnivore: fruit, seeds, insects

   Length/Weight: 12-18”/ 2 ¼- 3 ¼ lbs

   Conservation Status: common

Fun Facts:

• Yellow-handed titi monkeys have stocky bodies covered with thick black fur.
• They have a white fur collar around their neck and bright yellow hands.
• Yellow-handed titi monkeys have long bushy tails.
• They are arboreal.
• They live in small family groups.
• Yellow-handed titi monkeys pair bond for life.
• Male yellow-handed titi monkeys help carry the young.

These fluffy little glove wearing monkeys are so cute! Ok, they don’t really wear gloves, but their little yellow hands are great!