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Spider monkey, historical artwork
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Spider monkey, historical artwork
Spider monkey, coloured historical artwork. Spider monkeys (Ateles sp.) are arboreal monkeys that inhabit the tropical forests of Central America and northern South America. They have long fingers for hooking around branches, and use their long prehensile tail as a fifth hand. They live in social groups of around 20 individuals, and feed mainly on fruit. This artwork was published in The Hand by Sir Charles Bell, in 1833
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1833 Arboreal Canopy Central Forest Locomotion Mammal Monkey Moving Primate Primates South America South American Swinging Tail Coaita False Coloured New World Monkeys Prehensile Spider Monkey
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This print showcases a coloured historical artwork of a Spider monkey, an arboreal marvel found in the lush tropical forests of Central America and northern South America. The image beautifully captures the essence of these incredible creatures with their long fingers adept at hooking around branches and their remarkable prehensile tail serving as a fifth hand. Living in social groups of approximately 20 individuals, Spider monkeys rely on fruits as their primary source of sustenance. Published in Sir Charles Bell's renowned publication, The Hand, back in 1833, this artwork offers us a glimpse into the rich history and zoological wonders that fascinated scholars during the 19th century. It transports us to an era when scientific exploration was flourishing, shedding light on the diverse fauna inhabiting our planet. The false-coloured illustration portrays the spider monkey swinging effortlessly through the canopy, showcasing its agile locomotion skills. This piece serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable biological record for future generations to appreciate. As we admire this historic gem from Science Photo Library's collection, let us be reminded of nature's extraordinary beauty and diversity that continues to inspire scientists and artists alike.
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