What is a squirrel monkey?
While the other primates at the TNPRC are indigenous to Africa and Asia, the squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is found in Central and South America. They inhabit tropical rainforests. In comparison to other species housed at the TNPRC, a larger proportion of their diet consists of insects. They are one of the smallest primates, weighing only 1 – 3 lbs. They form multi-male/multi-female social groups. Squirrel monkeys breed seasonally.
