Webby Wanda's Monkey Science Facts

Monkeys are Primates, there are many species, or kinds of primates. Each primate belongs to a group. There are four groups of primates. Old World Monkeys, New World Monkeys, Apes and humans, and Prosimians which are comprised of lorises, tarsiers, bushbabies and lemurs.

There are currently 264 known monkey species. Most kinds of primates live in groups. These groups are called troups. Some primate troups are large. Large troups may have over 20 primates.
A primate group is like a family. The oldr primates in the troop take care of the younger primates. Young primates, such as this baby monkey learn by watching older primates. They learn how to find food, collect water, and climb trees.
Monkeys can be divided into two groups, Old World monkeys that live in Africa and Asia, and New World monkeys that live in South America.
A baboon is an example of an Old World monkey, while a marmoset is an example of a New World monkey.
Apes are not monkeys.
How are APES different than MONKEYS? The most obvious differences between apes and monkeys are: apes don't have tails, and they are generally larger than most other primates. Like most rules, this one has exceptions: some monkeys lack tails and some are large. Gibbons, considered to be lesser apes, are smaller than some monkeys. Apes rely more on vision than smell, and their noses are short and broad, rather than snoutlike. Apes are capable of creating tools and using language. They have complex social lives and are capable thinkers and problem-solvers.
Some monkeys live on the ground, while others live in trees.
Different monkey species eat a variety of foods, such as fruit, insects, flowers, leaves and reptiles.
Most monkeys have tails.
Groups of monkeys are known as a ‘tribe’, ‘troop’ or ‘mission’. Primates send messages to one another in different ways. They often use sounds and actions to send messages. Some primates hoot or grunt to greet one another. Primates may also stomp their feet or hold out thier hands when they are begging for food.
The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest type of monkey, with adults weighing between 120 and 140 grams or 4.2 ounces.
The Mandrill is the largest type of monkey, with adult males weighing up to 35 kg or 35 pounds.
Capuchin monkeys are believed to be one of the smartest New World monkey species. They have the ability to use tools, learn new skills and show various signs of self-awareness.
Spider monkeys get their name because of their long arms, legs and tail.
The monkey is the 9th animal that appears on the Chinese zodiac, appearing as the zodiac sign in 2016.


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	Monkeys are Primates, there are many species, or kinds of primates. Each primate belongs to a group. There are four groups of primates. Old World Monkeys, New World Monkeys, Apes and humans, and Prosimians which are comprised of lorises, tarsiers, bushbabies and lemurs. There are currently 264 known monkey species. Most kinds of primates live in groups. These groups are called troups. Some primate troups are large. Large troups may have over 20 primates. A primate group is like a family. The oldr primates in the troop take care of the younger primates. Young primates, such as this baby monkey learn by watching older primates. They learn how to find food, collect water, and climb trees. Monkeys can be divided into two groups, Old World monkeys that live in Africa and Asia, and New World monkeys that live in South America. A baboon is an example of an Old World monkey, while a marmoset is an example of a New World monkey. Apes are not monkeys. How are APES different than MONKEYS? The most obvious differences between apes and monkeys are: apes don't have tails, and they are generally larger than most other primates. Like most rules, this one has exceptions: some monkeys lack tails and some are large. Gibbons, considered to be lesser apes, are smaller than some monkeys. Apes rely more on vision than smell, and their noses are short and broad, rather than snoutlike. Apes are capable of creating tools and using language. They have complex social lives and are capable thinkers and problem-solvers. Some monkeys live on the ground, while others live in trees. Different monkey species eat a variety of foods, such as fruit, insects, flowers, leaves and reptiles. Most monkeys have tails. Groups of monkeys are known as a ‘tribe’, ‘troop’ or ‘mission’. Primates send messages to one another in different ways. They often use sounds and actions to send messages. Some primates hoot or grunt to greet one another. Primates may also stomp their feet or hold out thier hands when they are begging for food. The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest type of monkey, with adults weighing between 120 and 140 grams or 4.2 ounces. The Mandrill is the largest type of monkey, with adult males weighing up to 35 kg or 35 pounds. Capuchin monkeys are believed to be one of the smartest New World monkey species. They have the ability to use tools, learn new skills and show various signs of self-awareness. Spider monkeys get their name because of their long arms, legs and tail. The monkey is the 9th animal that appears on the Chinese zodiac, appearing as the zodiac sign in 2016.		Webby Wanda Entertainer Artist Share and Like! Thank You! Contact me on FACEBOOK I would like to hear from you!





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