Bolivian Gray Titi Monkey Plecturocebus donacophilus
Bolivian gray titi monkeys are known for twining their tails together with members of their group, exhibiting social bonding.
ORIGIN:
Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil
HABITAT:
Tropical forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Between 1.8 and 2.6 pounds
Length: 11-17 inches
DIET:
Fruits, leaves, insects, bird eggs and small vertebrates
PREDATORS:
Guianan crested eagles, ornate hawk eagles, wild jungle cats, tree-dwelling snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Camouflage
REPRODUCTION:
18 week gestation. The father is the primary caretaker.
THREATS:
Deforestation and habitat loss due to agriculture
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
About 25 years in human care.
True or false: Are Bolivian gray titi monkeys arboreal (tree dwellers)?
True |
False |
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