Unlike virtually every other primate, spider monkeys have no thumbs, which could snag on the branches. Instead, their four long fingers form a perfect hook to help them swing on branches.

Deputies were able to get close enough to go ‘hands on’ with the subject and bring this bananas situation under control without incident.” In an adorable twist, the frightened spider monkey ...

Authorities in Missouri overcame a "bananas situation" last week related to a wandering spider monkey wearing ... One photo shows the deputy holding hands with the monkey. Jefferson County ...

9, animal care staff came in to find that spider monkeys Rozindi and Dweasal had gotten into a fight overnight. Both monkeys had wounds on their hands and feet, with Dweasal’s injuries being ...

A spider monkey on the loose was safely rescued by ... And he said the monkey reached out and grabbed his hands, and he said, ‘OK, I guess we’ll just stand here together until we figure ...