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Woolly Monkey (Noun)

Meaning

Large monkeys with dark skin and woolly fur of the Amazon and Orinoco basins.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Woolly monkeys are native to the tropical regions of Central and South America including Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.
  • In the Amazon rainforest, a troop of woolly monkeys can be seen swinging from tree to tree, their shaggy fur a stark contrast to the sleek primates of other regions.
  • The woolly monkey, scientifically known as Lagothrix lagotricha, is an arboreal primate characterized by its distinctive thick coat of fur.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitats of the woolly monkey, an endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting.
  • Their woolly fur protects them from the cold nights in the Andes, and their large bodies allow them to navigate the vast distances of the Orinoco basin.

Hypernyms

  • Platyrrhinian
  • Platyrrhine
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