How long do squirrel monekys live? +

They can live up to 25 years.

Did I just see a squirrel monkey wee on its hands? +

Erm, yes you did! It’s actually a way of marking territory. It also helps control their body temperature, plus it forms part of their self-cleaning ritual…mmm, mmm!

What do squirrel monkeys eat? +

Well, they are omnivorous so that means they eat food items that are both plant and animal based. These range from flowers, leaves and nuts to insects, lizards and even eggs.

Do they have many predators? +

A few, mainly snakes, birds of prey and wildcats.