squirrel monkey
nounDefinition 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
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Most primates in accredited sanctuaries are chimpanzees, capuchins, and squirrel monkeys, according to Erika Fleury, program director for the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance, or NAPSA, an advocacy group for captive primates. — NBC News, "More research labs are retiring rather than euthanizing monkeys when studies finish," 14 June 2019 Most primates in accredited sanctuaries are chimpanzees, capuchins, and squirrel monkeys, according to Erika Fleury, program director for the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance, or NAPSA, an advocacy group for captive primates. — NBC News, "More research labs are retiring rather than euthanizing monkeys when studies finish," 14 June 2019 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 Most primates in accredited sanctuaries are chimpanzees, capuchins, and squirrel monkeys, according to Erika Fleury, program director for the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance, or NAPSA, an advocacy group for captive primates. — NBC News, "More research labs are retiring rather than euthanizing monkeys when studies finish," 14 June 2019 Most primates in accredited sanctuaries are chimpanzees, capuchins, and squirrel monkeys, according to Erika Fleury, program director for the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance, or NAPSA, an advocacy group for captive primates. — NBC News, "More research labs are retiring rather than euthanizing monkeys when studies finish," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'squirrel monkey.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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