An Animal Mystery Dagan Fowley
This book is all about a mystery animal. Can you guess what I am? Here is your first clue: I live in Mexico, South America, Central America
Shelter I live in trees. I spend most of my time in branches.
Prey/ food I eat
fruit, seeds, leafs, bird eggs, and spiders.
How it lives/Information about how it survives I live in troops of 24 to 36 but sleep in small groups of about 6. If I am frightened I will growl. I am the only primate without thumbs.
Body Information I have white, black, brown, gold and tan fur. I weigh 10 to 19 pounds. I have a long tail and am quick.
Have you guessed what I am? • I am a spider monkey!
References • All pictures and information from Pebblego.com. • For more information on spider monkeys go to http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/ani mals/mammals/spider-monkey/.