angwantibo
- noun
- Specialized
- Unlike other primates, the angwantibo has a slow, stealthy way of moving among the branches.
Examples
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The angwantibo is rarely seen in the wild due to its secretive habits.
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Researchers discovered a new group of angwantibos in a protected rainforest area.
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The angwantibo is a fascinating creature.
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I saw an angwantibo at the zoo last week.
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Researchers discovered a new group of angwantibos in a protected rainforest area.
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The angwantibo is rarely seen in the wild due to its secretive habits.
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Unlike other primates, the angwantibo has a slow, stealthy way of moving among the branches.
Synonyms
A small yellowish animal from West African forests that is active at night and eats insects and fruit
A small primate from West and Central Africa that is active at night and has golden fur
How Big
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Angwantibo comes from a local West African name for this small, tree-living primate. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a quiet, golden 'small tree primate' moving slowly and secretly among the branches.