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- The genus ranges from Panama to northern Argentina, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the foothills of the Andes. Over this range, owl monkeys can be found in primary and secondary forests, and in habitats difering widely in temperature, annual rainfall, and altitude.
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Sep 14, 2023 · The main threats to owl monkeys and their habitats in the Andes are from farming, human population expansion, mining, and logging. However, protected areas and the genus’ relatively small body size, nocturnal habits, and behavioral plasticity may help owl monkeys survive in the region.
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Night monkeys are socially monogamous—they form a bond and mate with one partner. They live in small groups consisting of a pair of reproductive adults, one infant and one to two juveniles. [31]
Sep 14, 2023 · The main threats to owl monkeys and their habitats in the Andes are from farming, human population expansion, mining, and logging. However, protected areas and the genus’ relatively...
Andean night monkeys are monogamous and live in groups of up to six individuals—one adult pair and their offspring. The offspring may be composed of an infant, one or two juveniles, and sometimes a sub-adult.
Andean night monkeys, also known as Peruvian night monkeys, are endemic to the South American country of Peru, in the Andes Mountains. They are found between elevations of 2,600 to 10,200 feet (800–3,100 meters) in the humid cloud forests of the mountains.
Mar 13, 2024 · What is an owl monkey and where do they live? The owl monkeys are a group of 10 species in the genus Aotus, split into two groups. Previously the genus just contained one species with...
Sep 14, 2023 · They range from lowland tropical moist and dry forests to over 3000 m.a.sl. in the cloud forests of the Andes. Owl monkeys appear to be sufficiently flexible to persist in anthropogenically altered habitats and fragmented forest patches.