Monkey

© Uryadnikov Sergey/Fotolia The quickest way to tell the difference between a monkey and an ape is by the presence or absence of a tail. Almost all monkeys have tails; apes do not. Their bodies are different in other ways too: monkeys are generally smaller and narrow-chested, while apes are larger and have broad chests and shoulder joints that allow them to swing through trees (while some monkeys also have this ability, most of them are built for running across branches rather than swinging). Although you can’t recognize this difference on sight, apes have an However, perhaps the best way to remember, like with so many things, is rote memorization. There are only a handful of ape species, while there are hundreds of species of monkeys. If the primate you’re trying to place is not a

Monkeys sleep while sitting in trees, often upright! Attention all monkey lovers and curious minds! Did you know that monkeys have fingerprints just like humans? Or that some monkeys use tools to crack open nuts and fruits? These are just a couple of the amazing facts you’ll discover in our list of 50 mind-blowing monkey facts for kids! Whether you’re a fan of cute and cuddly primates or you’re simply fascinated by these intelligent creatures, our collection of fun and fascinating facts will leave you swinging with excitement. So, grab a banana and get ready to go bananas with these incredible monkey facts! Here are 50 mind-blowing monkey facts your kids will find fascinating: 50 Fun Facts About Monkeys for Kids 1. There are over 264 different species of monkeys around the world. (Source: KonnectHQ Nature & Science) 2. Monkeys have opposable thumbs, which enables them to use tools and play games. Do you think you could beat a monkey in a video game? (Source: 3. There are two main types of monkeys: New World monkeys live in the Americas (North America, Central America, and South America). Old World monkeys live in Asia and Africa. One difference between the two types is that Old World monkeys don’t have prehensile (gripping) tails; New World monkeys do. (Source: 4. Old-world monkeys fill their cheek pouches with food. They swallow it later when they find a safe place to rest. 5. Monkeys eat nuts, fruits, seeds, and flowers. Some monkeys also eat meat like bird eggs, small a...

Monkey Physical Characteristics • Brown • Grey • Yellow • Black • White • Tan Hair 35 mph 10-30 years 0.1-30kg (0.22-60lbs) This post may contain affiliate links to our partners like Chewy, Amazon, and others. Purchasing through these helps us further the A-Z Animals mission to educate about the world's species. 900 People Couldn't Ace This Quiz Think You Can? Take Our Brand New A-Z-Animals Monkeys Quiz 6 Top Monkey facts Monkeys at risk: out of over 250 species, only one type of monkey was listed as being of “least concern” for extinction. ©Blueton/Shutterstock.com • Monkeys at risk: out of over 250 species, only one type of monkey was listed as being of “least concern” for extinction! • Born tree: some monkeys can swing through branches as fast as a racehorse! • Hanging out: Unlike their cousins, the apes, monkeys often have long tails–but only new world monkeys can use them to hang! • Pocket-sized: the • Mega-sized: the • While the thought of a pet monkey may seem nice, they are Evolution and Origins Most research suggests that monkeys evolved from prosimians during the Oligocene Epoch. Additionally, apes then evolved from catarrhines in Africa during the Miocene Epoch. With that said, scientists decided that apes should be divided into the lesser apes and the greater apes. Studies also suggest that the ancestors of monkeys originated in Africa and the first known group is thought to have reached South America 40 million years ago. This happened when the land masses wer...

Spider monkeys weigh about 6 kg (13.2 pounds) and are 35–66 cm (14–26 inches) long, excluding the heavily furred tail, which is longer than the body. The coat, of variable length and fineness, ranges among the several species from gray to reddish, dark brown, or black. Most have a black face with white eye rings, but some have a flesh-coloured face. Deadliest Animals Quiz The monkeys live in bands numbering up to 35 animals but Spider monkeys that are shot with arrows while being hunted for food sometimes remove the arrows with their hands and attempt to stem the bleeding. Wary of humans, they will break off tree branches and try to drop them on intruders, and they Single young are born in seclusion after a

Types of monkey with pictures and facts – a look at the different monkey groups and well-known monkey species. Discover the biggest, smallest, most common and most endangered species of monkey… Page Index • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional Monkey Information On Active Wild • For in-depth monkey information, see this page: • Confused about terms such as ‘species’, ‘family’ and ‘order’? Check out this page: Types Of Monkey There are around 267 species of monkey living today. They are divided into two main types of monkey: old world monkeys and new world monkeys. All of the old world monkeys belong to a single family, whereas the new world monkeys are divided between five families. On this page you’ll find information on the two main types of monkey (old world monkeys and new world monkeys) plus pictures and facts on some notable species in both groups. What Is A Monkey? Most monkeys have arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyles. Above is a Panamanian white-faced capuchin. Monkeys are mammals in the order Primates. Not all primates are monkeys; the order Primates also includes animals such as apes, tarsiers and lemurs. Apes (e.g. animals such as chimpanzees, gorillas and gibbons, etc.) are not monkeys. Most monkeys are social, arboreal (tree-dwelling) animals. Even those that don’t live in trees (such as baboons) are descended from animals that once did. Monkeys have a wide range of adaptations for an arboreal lifestyle. These include long, flex...

Spider monkeys weigh about 6 kg (13.2 pounds) and are 35–66 cm (14–26 inches) long, excluding the heavily furred tail, which is longer than the body. The coat, of variable length and fineness, ranges among the several species from gray to reddish, dark brown, or black. Most have a black face with white eye rings, but some have a flesh-coloured face. Animal Group Names The monkeys live in bands numbering up to 35 animals but Spider monkeys that are shot with arrows while being hunted for food sometimes remove the arrows with their hands and attempt to stem the bleeding. Wary of humans, they will break off tree branches and try to drop them on intruders, and they Single young are born in seclusion after a

Monkey Physical Characteristics • Brown • Grey • Yellow • Black • White • Tan Hair 35 mph 10-30 years 0.1-30kg (0.22-60lbs) This post may contain affiliate links to our partners like Chewy, Amazon, and others. Purchasing through these helps us further the A-Z Animals mission to educate about the world's species. 900 People Couldn't Ace This Quiz Think You Can? Take Our Brand New A-Z-Animals Monkeys Quiz 6 Top Monkey facts Monkeys at risk: out of over 250 species, only one type of monkey was listed as being of “least concern” for extinction. ©Blueton/Shutterstock.com • Monkeys at risk: out of over 250 species, only one type of monkey was listed as being of “least concern” for extinction! • Born tree: some monkeys can swing through branches as fast as a racehorse! • Hanging out: Unlike their cousins, the apes, monkeys often have long tails–but only new world monkeys can use them to hang! • Pocket-sized: the • Mega-sized: the • While the thought of a pet monkey may seem nice, they are Evolution and Origins Most research suggests that monkeys evolved from prosimians during the Oligocene Epoch. Additionally, apes then evolved from catarrhines in Africa during the Miocene Epoch. With that said, scientists decided that apes should be divided into the lesser apes and the greater apes. Studies also suggest that the ancestors of monkeys originated in Africa and the first known group is thought to have reached South America 40 million years ago. This happened when the land masses wer...

© Uryadnikov Sergey/Fotolia The quickest way to tell the difference between a monkey and an ape is by the presence or absence of a tail. Almost all monkeys have tails; apes do not. Their bodies are different in other ways too: monkeys are generally smaller and narrow-chested, while apes are larger and have broad chests and shoulder joints that allow them to swing through trees (while some monkeys also have this ability, most of them are built for running across branches rather than swinging). Although you can’t recognize this difference on sight, apes have an However, perhaps the best way to remember, like with so many things, is rote memorization. There are only a handful of ape species, while there are hundreds of species of monkeys. If the primate you’re trying to place is not a

Monkeys sleep while sitting in trees, often upright! Attention all monkey lovers and curious minds! Did you know that monkeys have fingerprints just like humans? Or that some monkeys use tools to crack open nuts and fruits? These are just a couple of the amazing facts you’ll discover in our list of 50 mind-blowing monkey facts for kids! Whether you’re a fan of cute and cuddly primates or you’re simply fascinated by these intelligent creatures, our collection of fun and fascinating facts will leave you swinging with excitement. So, grab a banana and get ready to go bananas with these incredible monkey facts! Here are 50 mind-blowing monkey facts your kids will find fascinating: 50 Fun Facts About Monkeys for Kids 1. There are over 264 different species of monkeys around the world. (Source: KonnectHQ Nature & Science) 2. Monkeys have opposable thumbs, which enables them to use tools and play games. Do you think you could beat a monkey in a video game? (Source: 3. There are two main types of monkeys: New World monkeys live in the Americas (North America, Central America, and South America). Old World monkeys live in Asia and Africa. One difference between the two types is that Old World monkeys don’t have prehensile (gripping) tails; New World monkeys do. (Source: 4. Old-world monkeys fill their cheek pouches with food. They swallow it later when they find a safe place to rest. 5. Monkeys eat nuts, fruits, seeds, and flowers. Some monkeys also eat meat like bird eggs, small a...

Types of monkey with pictures and facts – a look at the different monkey groups and well-known monkey species. Discover the biggest, smallest, most common and most endangered species of monkey… Page Index • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional Monkey Information On Active Wild • For in-depth monkey information, see this page: • Confused about terms such as ‘species’, ‘family’ and ‘order’? Check out this page: Types Of Monkey There are around 267 species of monkey living today. They are divided into two main types of monkey: old world monkeys and new world monkeys. All of the old world monkeys belong to a single family, whereas the new world monkeys are divided between five families. On this page you’ll find information on the two main types of monkey (old world monkeys and new world monkeys) plus pictures and facts on some notable species in both groups. What Is A Monkey? Most monkeys have arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyles. Above is a Panamanian white-faced capuchin. Monkeys are mammals in the order Primates. Not all primates are monkeys; the order Primates also includes animals such as apes, tarsiers and lemurs. Apes (e.g. animals such as chimpanzees, gorillas and gibbons, etc.) are not monkeys. Most monkeys are social, arboreal (tree-dwelling) animals. Even those that don’t live in trees (such as baboons) are descended from animals that once did. Monkeys have a wide range of adaptations for an arboreal lifestyle. These include long, flex...