Almost all monkeys have tails.
DID YOU KNOW? Capuchin monkeys are considered one of the smartest monkey species.
Strong, limber limbs; legs the same length as arms or longer
CAPUCHIN
SPECIES BY THE NUMBERS
APES
25+
Agile fingers; restricted movement of the forearms and wrists; elbows cannot fully straighten
APES Apes spend more time on the ground than monkeys, although they do travel, nest, and feed in trees.
Ape social groups are variable: family groups led by one male; large, mixed troops; or solitary.
Able to walk upright on two legs; on all fours, great apes “knuckle walk” on their curled fingers
MONKEYS
300+ MONKEYS Most monkey species are arboreal and spend the majority of their time in trees.
DID YOU KNOW? Like some other species, Wolf’s monkeys use cheek pouches to gather extra food to eat later.
Monkey social groups are usually mixed family troops.
Walk and run on all four limbs, tail used as a rudder for balance; some species have a prehensile tail
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