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.