Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus) are known to travel at great speed through the canopy. They urine-wash their hands and feet to improve grip. Squirrel monkeys have a wide range of calls. Their calls range from chirps and peeps to keep in contact with nearby monkeys to raise alarm, to squawks and purrs during mating, to threatening barks and screams. Squirrel monkeys often curl their tail over their shoulder when they are resting. On this site you’ll find more information about keeping squirrel monkeys as pets.
 Common Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri Sciureus) (c) Brian Due Hansen |  Common Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri Sciureus) (c) Brian Due Hansen |
| Squirrel Monkey | Squireel Monkey Species:Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) Red-backed squirrel monkey (Saimiri oestedii) Blackish squirrel monkey (Saimiri vanzolinii) |