Night monkeys, also known as owl monkeys or douroucoulis[2] (/ duːruːˈkuːliz /), are nocturnal New World monkeys of the genus Aotus, the only member of the family Aotidae (/ eɪˈɒtɪdiː /).

Aotids are the only noc­tur­nal mon­keys in the New World. Night mon­keys use day nest sites in tree hol­lows, cav­i­ties in woody vines, and in ac­cu­mu­la­tions of leaves and sticks. They typ­i­cally …

The Aotidae family is a remarkable group of nocturnal primates, known for their monogamous relationships, cooperative parenting, and nocturnal lifestyle. Their role in seed dispersal and …

Night monkeys inhabit evergreen tropical rainforests and deciduous scrub forests. They also occupy forests along rivers. They prefer dense middle-level canopies and understories with …

monkey, in general, any of nearly 200 species of tailed primate, with the exception of lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises. The presence of a tail (even if only a tiny nub), along with their narrow …

Night monkeys, also known as owl monkeys or douroucoulis, are nocturnal New World monkeys of the genus Aotus, the only member of the family Aotidae. The genus comprises eleven …

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Night monkeys (Aotus), also known as owl monkeys, are New World primates found across Central and South America, ranging from Panama to northern Argentina. Belonging to the …

Commonly known as night monkeys or owl monkeys, it represents a fascinating lineage of New World primates, unique for their nocturnal lifestyle—a rarity among primates. These intriguing …

The night monkeys, also known as the owl monkeys or douroucoulis, are the members of the genus Aotus of New World monkeys (monotypic in family Aotidae). The only nocturnal …