* Size: 12 to 36 inches long with a long tail that is usually longer than the body
* Weight: 1 to 20 pounds
* Fur: Thick, wooly fur that is usually black, brown, or gray
* Face: Round face with large eyes and a wide nose
* Arms: Long arms that are longer than their legs
* Tail: Long, prehensile tail that can be used to grasp objects and swing from trees
* Hands: Five-fingered hands with opposable thumbs
* Feet: Five-toed feet with long, curved claws
Lifespan: Up to 30 years in captivity; 15-20 years in the wild.
Habitat: Tropical forests of Central and South America
Diet: Fruits, leaves, flowers, insects, and small animals
Behavior: Spider monkeys are social animals that live in groups of up to 30 individuals. They are active during the day and spend most of their time in the trees. Spider monkeys are very agile and can move through the trees with ease. They use their long tails to balance and to swing from branch to branch.
Conservation Status: Most species of spider monkey are listed as endangered or critically endangered by the IUCN. The main threats to spider monkeys are habitat loss, hunting, and the pet trade.