With their long, skinny limbs and powerful prehensile tails, spider monkeys cut a distinctive figure as they swing high above the floor of the rainforest. Readers will learn all about these fascinating monkeys, from what they eat to how they socialize. They will also learn about the difference between various spider monkey species and find out how they are related to other primates.With their long, skinny limbs and powerful prehensile tails, spider monkeys cut a distinctive figure as they swing high above the floor of the rainforest. Readers will learn all about these fascinating monkeys, from what they eat to how they socialize. They will also learn about the difference between various spider monkey species and find out how they are related to other primates.