- Monkeys have tails; apes don't.
- New World monkeys (from Central or South America) have 36 teeth; Old World monkeys (from Africa or Asia) have 32 teeth.
- New World monkeys can generally swing by their tails; Old World monkeys generally cannot.
What is special about a monkey?
Monkeys live all over the world and come in various shapes, sizes and colors. As one of our closest relatives, these mammals are very intelligent and have opposable thumbs, allowing them to use tools and play games. There are more than 260 different types of monkeys.28 May 2014
What monkeys do for fun?
5. Monkeys show affection to one another by grooming, cuddling, holding hands and lip smacking. They show aggression by showing their teeth, yawning, head bobbing and jerking their head and shoulders forward. 6.14 Dec 2015
What are 10 facts about monkeys?
- Not All Primates Are Monkeys.
- Many Monkeys Are at Risk.
- They Use Grooming To Strengthen Relationships.
- Only New World Monkeys Have Prehensile Tails.
- There's Only One Species of Wild Monkey in Europe.
- Pygmy Marmosets Are the World's Smallest Monkeys.
- Mandrills Are the World's Largest Monkeys.
What special things can monkeys do?
Monkeys use their tails for balance, whether they're jumping, swinging or climbing. But some New World monkeys, like the spider monkey, can do all sorts of things with their tails. They can curl their tails around tree branches and grip tightly, and even pick fruit and hold objects!
What are the best things about monkeys?
- Though small, pygmy marmosets can leap 15 feet into the air.
- Patas monkeys are the fastest runners among the primates.
- Male mandrills have much brighter faces than females do.
- A howler monkey's howl can travel three miles through dense rainforest.
- A group of monkeys is called a troop or a barrel.
- Nature's cologne.
What are good things about monkeys?
They are often seen as being cute and highly intelligent animals. There are many different species that have their own characteristics in terms of size, color, location, and even their abilities. They are known for being good care givers to the young and even having some humanistic movements.