What is a muriqui?
Q: What is a muriqui?
A: A muriqui is a genus of New World monkeys, also known as woolly spider monkeys, consisting of two species: the southern and northern muriquis.
Q: What does the name "muriqui" mean?
A: The name "muriqui" comes from a native Tupi word meaning 'largest monkey'.
Q: Which species of muriqui is one of the most endangered monkeys in the world?
A: The northern muriqui is one of the most endangered monkeys in the world.
Q: Where are muriquis found?
A: Muriquis are only seen in some forests in Brazil.
Q: How long and how heavy is an adult muriqui?
A: An adult muriqui is 15-23 inches (38–58 cm) long and weighs from 10-20 pounds (4.5-9 kilos).
Q: What do muriquis eat?
A: Muriquis mostly eat leaves, but they also eat fruit and flowers in the rainy season, as well as bark, bamboo, ferns, nectar, pollen, and seeds.
Q: Do muriquis fight about their territory?
A: No, muriquis do not fight about their territory.
