squirrel monkey

noun

Definition of squirrel monkey

: any of several small soft-haired South American monkeys (genus Saimiri, especially S. sciureus of the family Cebidae) that have a long tail not used for grasping and are colored chiefly yellowish gray with a white face and black muzzle

Recent Examples of squirrel monkey from the Web

Authorities followed a tip that led them to Price's apartment, where the animals, including a squirrel monkey, a skink, three box turtles and two red-foot tortoises, were discovered.

— lilly price, USA TODAY, "Florida man harbored zoo animals in apartment, police said," 6 June 2018
Be sure to keep an eye out for the two squirrel monkeys that live on the property as well as the swan that lives in the slough.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Mother's Day freebies and discounts at gardens, museums and restaurants," 11 May 2018
The havoc-wreaking gang consisted of three spider monkeys and two squirrel monkeys.

— vincent crampton, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Citrus County: Monkey Island, Homosassa River’s Alcatraz," 6 May 2018
The squirrel monkeys in The Monkey Village, which is a walk-through exhibit on the Tropics Trail where there’s nothing between you and the curious, quick-moving monkeys.

— jennifer mcclellan, azcentral, "Phoenix Zoo: What to know before you go. A helpful guide for families planning to visit," 11 Apr. 2018
Adolescent and adult squirrel monkeys were trained to press a lever to give themselves infusions of nicotine.

— laurie mcginley, Washington Post, "Monkeys in a nicotine experiment can relax. Their future is looking up.," 26 Jan. 2018
Miss Baker was a squirrel monkey, one of a pair of monkeys that were the first animals to be launched into space and be recovered alive.

— kelly kazek | kkazek@al.com, AL.com, "Alabama Trivia: 50 fascinating facts to impress your friends," 19 Dec. 2017
Among wildlife likely to be encountered during the seven days on the boat are pink and gray river dolphins; parrots, tiger herons, laughing falcons and other interesting birds; squirrel monkeys and capuchin monkeys; sloths; and poison dart frogs.

— phil marty, chicagotribune.com, "Adventure on the Amazon River, mud on the Taj Mahal and Portugal on the cheap," 1 Sep. 2017
Scientists in Arkansas were using squirrel monkeys to study the addictive effects of nicotine.

— jessica parks, Philly.com, "A 'local hero' unveiled, attempted voter hack, and Center City movie theater | Morning Newsletter," 26 Sep. 2017

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