owl monkeys

Why Owl Monkeys Are Important

Posted by on December 9, 2011 at 7:47 am

owl monkeys are important because of their differences from all other monkey species, specifically in the fact that they are the only nocturnal species of monkey. Having very small external ears and very large eyes gives them an owl-like appearance. They are interesting to study because they do not act like other monkey families and [...]

The Natural Home Of Owl Monkeys

Posted by on November 13, 2011 at 12:04 am

owl monkeys are very different from other species of monkeys. The fact that they sleep during the day and are most active at night separates them from other species of monkeys that spend their waking hours in the light of day.  Evolution in their species has made their eyesight monochromic which means they do not [...]