A Monito del Monte Peers Down from a Tree (IMAGE)

Ecological Society of America

A Monito del Monte Peers Down from a Tree

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A monito del monte peers down from a tree. This marsupial has a prehensile tail that aids in climbing and eats mostly insects, fruit, and seeds. Females can carry up to five of their young in a well-developed pouch.

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Photo courtesy of Andres Charrier.

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Photo courtesy of Andres Charrier.

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