General Characteristics
Description :
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This has a rounded head and flattened face
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The snout is naked and protrudes
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The color is tanned, blondie and light brown.
Length : 23.0 – 28.0 inches (3.25 – 4.3 feet)
Weight : 4 – 8 Kgs (9 – 18 lbs)
Range – Central and South America (Southern Nicaragua to Brazil and Bolivia)
Habitat – Lowland forests, high altitude rain forests
Diet – Leaves, bugs, tender plants, fruits, flowers
Status – Least concern but population is slowly decreasing
Reason for the status – deforestation, illegal trafficking
Lifespan – 12 years in the wild, 31 years in captivity
Gestation period – 11.5 months