Squirrel monkey for sale Squirrel monkeys are specialists in forming very large groups (ranging from 10 to 40, 100, 300 and even more than 500 individuals). These American primates are very social animals and have a life expectancy of 15 to 21 years. , although in captivity they have reached over 30. The males are somewhat older than the females. Short-haired and greenish-brown in appearance, they present a white coloration around the eyes, ears, chest and sides of the neck. One of the characteristics of the Saimiri Monkey is the blackness of the upper part of the head and the muzzle, which contrasts with the color of the back and extremities (reddish, greenish or yellowish). It sleeps with its tail curled up, like squirrels (hence its name). It occupies a territory and marks it with urine, until it ends with the fruits. He communicates with others in the group through different voice calls : up to 26 of...