spider monkey

Imagine finding a spider monkey in your neighbor’s backyard. One family's pet turned into a rescue mission that raises serious questions about keeping exotic animals at home.

Sassy has a new friend after losing her lifelong companion at one Central New York zoo. But it's not another spider monkey. In fact, it's not a monkey at all.

The oldest spider monkey in the world has sadly passed away. Gummy, who called Fort Rickey home in Rome, New York lived for 61 years, almost twice as long as most spider monkeys.

Science says its unheard of for Spider Monkey's to reach 60 years old. In fact, the life expectancy of them is around 30 to 35 years