My Favorite Vacation
Tori Breland
Mr. Ainsworth
English VI
July 15, 2013
Monkeys The monkey is a small, lively, intelligent mammal. There are nearly two hundred kinds of monkeys, most of which live in the warm parts of the world. Unlike many other animals, monkeys can see both in depth and in color. So, have you ever wondered what certain monkeys look like, how they sleep, their life expectancy in captivity verses wild, what they eat, where they live, and how many kids do they have at one time? Well, if so it is your lucky day because that is what I am going to be talking about in my paper. Spider monkeys are mostly dark brown and black all over, they have long tails, spindly legs, little pot bellies, little heads, long hands and bare feet. The life expectancy of a spider monkey living in captivity is four to six years, whereas in the wild, it is up to forty years. The spider monkeys prefer ripe fruits and leaves, but will eat nuts, seeds, insects, and some eggs. They live in dense, wet, tropical forests and crash through the canopy barking and screaming to other members of their pack. This type of monkey, at night, gather in groups as large as thirty-five to sleep clustered together in the trees. Spider monkeys have one baby every three to four years, or when she is ready to reproduce again. One thing you may not know about this monkey is that is only has four fingers, which means that it does not have a thumb. “The black spider monkey is an essential part of the tropical rainforest ecosystem. They play a key role in seed dispersal, allowing their forest environment to continue to grow and thrive.” This monkey is also a skilled acrobat. It can cover thirty feet in one flying leap. The spider monkey is a New World monkey. Next I am going to talk about the Emperor Tamarin. “Emperor Tamarin’s were named after the Emperor of Germany, Emperor Wilhelm II. Taxidermists liked to play with these monkeys and twist up their mustaches
Mr. Ainsworth
English VI
July 15, 2013
Monkeys The monkey is a small, lively, intelligent mammal. There are nearly two hundred kinds of monkeys, most of which live in the warm parts of the world. Unlike many other animals, monkeys can see both in depth and in color. So, have you ever wondered what certain monkeys look like, how they sleep, their life expectancy in captivity verses wild, what they eat, where they live, and how many kids do they have at one time? Well, if so it is your lucky day because that is what I am going to be talking about in my paper. Spider monkeys are mostly dark brown and black all over, they have long tails, spindly legs, little pot bellies, little heads, long hands and bare feet. The life expectancy of a spider monkey living in captivity is four to six years, whereas in the wild, it is up to forty years. The spider monkeys prefer ripe fruits and leaves, but will eat nuts, seeds, insects, and some eggs. They live in dense, wet, tropical forests and crash through the canopy barking and screaming to other members of their pack. This type of monkey, at night, gather in groups as large as thirty-five to sleep clustered together in the trees. Spider monkeys have one baby every three to four years, or when she is ready to reproduce again. One thing you may not know about this monkey is that is only has four fingers, which means that it does not have a thumb. “The black spider monkey is an essential part of the tropical rainforest ecosystem. They play a key role in seed dispersal, allowing their forest environment to continue to grow and thrive.” This monkey is also a skilled acrobat. It can cover thirty feet in one flying leap. The spider monkey is a New World monkey. Next I am going to talk about the Emperor Tamarin. “Emperor Tamarin’s were named after the Emperor of Germany, Emperor Wilhelm II. Taxidermists liked to play with these monkeys and twist up their mustaches