The squirrel monkey lives in South America, Africa, and Asia, preferring wet forests and secondary forests. They live in trees their entire lives. Squirrel monkeys eat fruits, insects, flowers, seeds, shoots, and roots, as well as bird eggs and young birds. Babies drink mother's milk. They communicate through hooting and howling and live in social groups for protection and companionship. Females lead family groups consisting of a mother, her babies, and teenagers. Babies stay with their mothers for 3-4 years. Males only join the group when ready to mate. Squirrel monkeys are known to have twins or triplets and have flexible tails, thumbs, and long nails or