Night monkeys, also known as owl monkeys and owl monkeys, are the only higher primates in the world that are nocturnal. They live in the tropical rain forests of South America. There are also several night monkeys in some zoos in my country. If you are interested, you can visit them. Before that, everyone can first understand the animal of the night monkey.

I. Morphological characteristics

1. Body size: head length 240-370 mm, tail length 316-400 mm; weight 0.6-1.0 kilogram.

2. Appearance: The night monkey has a very strange appearance. Its body is only the size of a squirrel, and its limbs are particularly slender. The body is covered with dense hair, and the silver-gray fur is soft and dense; the upper part is mixed with gray and dark gray, and the lower part is light yellow or brown; It cannot be grasped; the unique hallmark of the night monkey is its pair of eyes, which can be regarded as unique in the animal world. In addition, the muzzle of the night monkey cannot be completely closed; the ears are rather small; and there are vocal sacs under the chin that can be inflated at will and give resonant sounds.

2. Living habits

1. Night monkeys, like owls, are also active in the dark. At night, it is with those unique eyes to find food.  

2. Night monkeys have a very mixed diet, including wild fruits, insects, snails, tree frogs, bird eggs, and honey. But they eat very carefully. They always check their food before eating. When eating insects, they quietly pinch the wings of insects with their thumbs and forefingers, and then use the same two fingers of the other hand. Break the neck of the insect before eating slowly.

3. The night monkey's call is complex and changeable, which is amazing. It can not only make a chirp scream, but also make a thunder-like rumbling sound, in addition to beating gongs Sounds like . Their calls are high and low, changing, and can cause a loud echo in the dense forest. This complex and varied call is very unique in the monkey family.  

4. Night monkeys are very sensitive animals, and they respond strongly to sudden movements and sounds. Especially when they are napping or sleeping, they will jump up and run quickly when they are stimulated. If blocked by other animals, they will bite when they open their mouths.

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