Spider monkeys don't leave the safety of the trees for much—but they will for some mineral-rich clay. | National Geographic

How did spider monkeys get their name? They are called spider monkeys because they can look like large spiders when moving through the forest canopy. | Nature | PBS

No, spider monkeys do not have 8 legs. They actually get their name from two characteristics that give them amazing skills. | Brut nature

On Thursday, we assisted with the rescue of a female spider monkey, who was surrendered by her owner during a narcotics-related search warrant conducted by Solano County Sheriff's Office in Vallejo. This little one was transported to our vet hospital, where our staff is beginning to care for her, and gave her a name: Violeta. Spider monkeys are endangered in the wild, and are one of the world's most trafficked animals. Once they’re in the pet trade, animals like Violeta don’t typically receive p