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  1. Ateles, genus Atelesnoun

    spider monkeys

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  1. ateles

    Spider monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, part of the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus consistes of seven species, all of which are under threat; the brown spider monkey is critically endangered. They are also notable for their ability to be easily bred in captivity. Disproportionately long limbs and long prehensile tails make them one of the largest New World monkeys and give rise to their common name. Spider monkeys live in the upper layers of the rainforest, and forage in the high canopy, from 25 to 30 m (82 to 98 ft). They primarily eat fruits, but will also occasionally consume leaves, flowers, and insects. Due to their large size, spider monkeys require large tracts of moist evergreen forests, and prefer undisturbed primary rainforest. They are social animals and live in bands of up to 35 individuals, but will split up to forage during the day.Recent meta-analyses on primate cognition studies indicated spider monkeys are the most intelligent New World monkeys. They can produce a wide range of sounds and will "bark" when threatened; other vocalisations include a whinny similar to a horse and prolonged screams.They are an important food source due to their large size, so are widely hunted by local human populations; they are also threatened by habitat destruction due to logging and land clearing. Spider monkeys are susceptible to malaria and are used in laboratory studies of the disease. The population trend for spider monkeys is decreasing; the IUCN Red List lists one species as vulnerable, five species as endangered and one species as critically endangered.

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  1. ateles

    Ateles is a genus of New World monkeys, also known as spider monkeys, within the family Atelidae. They are characterized by their long, thin limbs and prehensile tails which they often use in conjunction with their arms for swinging and moving through the trees. Their diet typically consists mainly of fruit. Ateles species are found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Atelesnoun

    a genus of American monkeys with prehensile tails, and having the thumb wanting or rudimentary. See Spider monkey, and Coaita

  2. Etymology: [Gr. incomplete; 'a priv. + completion.]

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  1. teasel

  2. saltee

  3. sealet

  4. stelae

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ateles in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ateles in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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