Comments On: Need info on Woolly Monks
From: Jen on 03/10/97
I would like to know more about the Wooly Monkey (ceboid Lagothrix), Are there many in the United States? Do they make good pets? How do you find a reputable breeder or individual?
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From: Lisa on 03/12/97Woolly Monkeys are endangered and are illegal to own privately. When I was looking to get a monkey, I read a book in the library about Woolly monkeys and how they were the most suitable monkey to keep as a "pet" due to their gentleness and lack of aggression, but most could not live very long due to specific tempature needs and dietary needs. I believe they require a high humidity environment and there were some very sad statistics about the number of Woolly Monkeys that were owned privately that died due to human ignorance.
If you are seriously considering getting a monkey as a "pet", your best bet is to speak to other monkey owners and get the pros and cons and also to do your research on the type of monkey that would be best suited for you.
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From: Jen on 03/13/97Lisa,
Thank you very much for the information. I will take your advice to heart. - Jen
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From: Karen & Mookie on 03/15/97
Just a side-tracked comment on Woolley Monkeys... Clayton, Mookie and I just arrived home from our local movie theatre after seeing the movie "Jungle 2 Jungle". If I am not mistaken I saw the boy who played Tim Allen's son holding a Woolley Monkey at the beginning of the movie. It seems a bit "unconventional"(for lack of a better word at the moment) to use a species which is endangered for a shoot in a film,a documentary yes, but not a family movie. Wondered if anyone else has made the same observation as I?
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From: Sony on 03/16/97I will have to go see that movie and check it out...I also learned that you can get a wooley monkey if you are USDI licensed and have about $30,000 to spare! It is true that they are not the hardiest of the monks to keep. I had a friend who once owned one (before they were endangered) and she said that it was very frail and did get a cold or something of that nature and died.
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From: Corbec on 09/19/97
I need info. on Woolly monkeys for a report! Write the info on this page hopefully by sometime next week please!
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From: me on 09/27/97
get a dog
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From: on 08/28/98
minkys are cool
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From: Sarah Victoria on 03/11/99
I would like to know where they wolly monkey lives in the rainforest. Which layer is it most likely found in?
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From: Sarah Victoria on 03/11/99
I would like to know where they wolly monkey lives in the rainforest. Which layer is it most likely found in?
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From: Sarah Victoria on 03/11/99
I would like to know where they wolly monkey lives in the rainforest. Which layer is it most likely found in?
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From: Angela on 03/09/00
Help! I need to find info. on wooley monkeys for a report due next Wednesday March 15, 2000
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From: Sara Lee on 03/10/02
I am also doing a report on the wooly monkey and I can help you out a little bit. I know that they like to live in the high branches of trees and rarely touch the ground, so they like to like in the canopy. I hope this helps.
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From: Nicole stephens on 04/10/02
O.K. I can help the Woolley Monkey has soft dark fur and eats fruit such as apples, oranges, and bananas. Most of the time they are asleep but when they are a awake they are very playful. They usually weigh from 10-20 pounds. the tail can support its whole weight and is longer than the monkey its self. good luck on your research!
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