How did spider monkeys get their name? They are called spider monkeys because they can look like large spiders when moving through the forest canopy. | Nature | PBS

Spider monkeys are more than agile acrobats of the rainforest, they’re also expert gardeners. 🌿🐒 As they travel through the canopy, spider monkeys spread seeds through their scat, helping new trees grow and keeping the forest healthy and diverse. By protecting spider monkeys, conservationists are also protecting the rainforest ecosystems they help sustain. Learn more about the hidden connections between wildlife and their habitats in this weekend’s episode of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Pro

Considered the largest monkey species in the region, the black spider monkey moves with agility through the forest canopy, feeding primarily on fruits, leaves, and flowers. These juveniles, still in their early phase, are experts at swinging between trees at heights of up to 35 meters (115 feet). They are key indicators of forest quality and can only survive in vast tracts of primary forest. #AmazonWildlife #monoaraña #spidermonkey #monkeys #babymonkey | Rainforest Expeditions Lodges