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There are currently 264 known monkey species.
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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.
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A baboon is an example of an Old World monkey, while a marmoset is an example of a New World monkey.
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Apes are not monkeys.
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Some monkeys live on the ground, while others live in trees.
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Different monkey species eat a variety of foods, such as fruit, insects, flowers, leaves and reptiles.
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Most monkeys have tails.
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Groups of monkeys are known as a ‘tribe’, ‘troop’ or ‘mission’.
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The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest type of monkey, with adults weighing between 120 and 140 grams.
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The Mandrill is the largest type of monkey, with adult males weighing up to 35 kg.
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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.
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The monkey is the 9th animal that appears on the Chinese zodiac, appearing as the zodiac sign in 2016."
The first fact surprises me as I had absolutely no idea there were so many species of monkeys. I was also surprised that some monkeys eat reptiles!
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