Wildlife of Central and South America
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¿Cuál es la principal característica física de los monos araña?

  • Patas cortas y fuertes
  • Ojos grandes y brillantes
  • Orejas pequeñas y redondas
  • Cuerpos grandes y poderosos (correct)

    • ¿Cuánto tiempo dura el período de gestación de los monos araña?

  • 11 meses
  • 5 meses
  • 7.5 meses (correct)
  • 9 meses

    • ¿Cuál es la función principal de la cola prensil de los monos araña?

  • Agarre adicional (correct)
  • Balanceo
  • Equilibrio
  • Comunicación

    • ¿Cuántas especies de pájaros existen?

    <p>Más de 10,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál es el propósito principal de las plumas en las aves?

    <p>Vuelo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál es el comportamiento social común en las aves?

    <p>Tanto solitario como grupal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Spider Monkeys

    • Habitat: Tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Brazil
    • Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, flowers, and insects
    • Physical Characteristics:
      • Large, powerful bodies, weighing up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
      • Long, agile arms and hands with flexible fingers
      • Strong, prehensile tails used as an additional hand
    • Social Structure:
      • Live in large groups of up to 35 individuals, led by a dominant male
      • Females often form close bonds, while males will often leave their natal group
    • Reproduction:
      • Females give birth to a single offspring after a 7.5-month gestation period
      • Infants cling to their mothers' backs for several months before becoming independent

    Pájaros (Birds)

    • Diversity: Over 10,000 species, ranging in size, shape, and behavior
    • Characteristics:
      • Feathers, wings, and light skeletons for flight
      • Beaks, adapted for specific diets (e.g., seeds, insects, nectar)
      • Highly developed senses, including vision and hearing
    • Migration and Habitat:
      • Many species migrate between breeding and wintering grounds
      • Found in diverse habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and wetlands
    • Behavior:
      • Social behavior varies, from solitary to flocking species
      • Complex communication systems, including songs and calls

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    Learn about the fascinating characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of Spider Monkeys and Birds, two iconic species of Central and South America.

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