# Woolly Monkeys (DD-357)

> Woolly monkeys (genus Lagothrix) live in the rainforests of northwestern South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil. Their thick, woolly fur ranges from brown to black, and their prehensile tails grip branches like an extra hand. They eat mostly fruit plus leaves and insects, and live in social groups that the Reel puts at 10 to 30 animals. The footage shows woolly monkeys up close.

- Department: Nature
- First published: 2024-10-30
- Last updated: 2024-10-30
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/woolly-monkeys/
- Original Reel title: Woolly Monkeys 🐒
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-357-F01**: Lagothrix. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus))_
- **DD-357-F02**: Northwestern South America. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Range))_

## Write-up

Woolly monkeys use their tails as a fifth limb. They live in groups in South American rainforests.

1. **Genus**: Lagothrix.
2. **Range**: Northwestern South America.
3. **Tail**: Prehensile.
4. **Diet**: Mostly fruit.
5. **Groups**: Social groups.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Woolly Monkeys: Woolly Monkeys Use Their Tails as a Fifth Limb

- Duration: 36.5 s · Published: 2024-10-30
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DBwe9GSyFG4.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know, woolly monkeys are distinctive primates native to the tropical rainforests of South America, primarily found in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. They are easily recognizable due to their long, thick fur that varies in color from brown to black, giving them a woolly appearance. Woolly monkeys possess prehensile tails, which act as an additional limb, aiding in their arboreal lifestyle as they navigate the canopy in search of fruit, leaves, and insects. These social animals live in groups, typically comprising 10-30 individuals, led by a dominant male. Their complex social structures are characterized by vocalizations and intricate grooming behaviors that help strengthen group bonds. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Where do they live?**  
A: Amazon region. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus) · Wikipedia: Woolly monkey)_

**Q: What is special about the tail?**  
A: Grips. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Range) · Wikipedia: Woolly monkey)_

**Q: What do they mostly eat?**  
A: Frugivores. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Tail) · Wikipedia: Woolly monkey)_

**Q: Do they live in groups?**  
A: Social. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Diet) · Wikipedia: Woolly monkey)_

**Q: What is their fur like?**  
A: Name. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Groups) · Wikipedia: Woolly monkey)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Woolly monkey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolly_monkey)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Woolly Monkeys." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-357, last updated Oct 30, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/woolly-monkeys/