Meaning of the word "woolly monkey" in English

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woolly monkey

US /ˈwʊli ˌmʌŋki/
UK /ˈwʊli ˌmʌŋki/
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Noun

1.

a large, arboreal monkey of the genus Lagothrix, found in the Amazon rainforest, characterized by its thick, woolly fur and prehensile tail

Example:
The woolly monkey used its strong prehensile tail to grip the tree branch.
Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of the woolly monkey.
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