Spider monkeys of the genus Ateles are New World monkeys in the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus contains seven species, all of which are under threat; the black-headed spider monkey, and brown spider monkey are critically endangered.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that may be brought on by years of heavy consumption of alcohol or gall stones. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomac â¦ h and close to the duodenum. The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine.
Chronic pancreatitis is an ongoing inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. This progressive disorder associated with the destruction of the pancreas may be confused with acute pancreatitis due to the similarities of the symptoms. The disease affects men more often than women.