The population of the White Bellied Spider Monkey has declined by at least 50% in the last five decades.
The population of the White Bellied Spider Monkey has declined by at least 50% in the last five decades. This is mainly down to the increase of Amazonian temperatures thanks to global climate change, which impacts fruiting patterns and, therefore, the White Bellied Spider Monkey’s diet – which is made up of 83% of mature fruit. They prefer fruits with high sugar content, and also enjoy other plant parts such as leaves, flowers and bulbs.