owl monkey
noun
: any of several small nocturnal monkeys (genus Aotus) of Central and South American tropical forests that have round heads, large eyes, and densely furred bodies
called also douroucouli
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To photograph owl monkeys in the treetops of Argentina, the cameraman used infrared light to illuminate the foliage.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2020
After about 20 minutes, the spider monkeys were replaced by a small owl monkey.
—Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal, 22 Feb. 2020
While humans average seven hours, other primates range from just under nine hours (blue-eyed black lemurs) to 17 (owl monkeys).
—Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2019
South America's Azara's owl monkey may offer some insight into how paternal care would reinforce monogamy.
—Blake Edgar, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2016
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2020
After about 20 minutes, the spider monkeys were replaced by a small owl monkey.
—Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal, 22 Feb. 2020
While humans average seven hours, other primates range from just under nine hours (blue-eyed black lemurs) to 17 (owl monkeys).
—Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2019
South America's Azara's owl monkey may offer some insight into how paternal care would reinforce monogamy.
—Blake Edgar, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2016
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“Owl monkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/owl%20monkey. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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