There are over 260 species of monkey. So which one are you?
Are you a silverback gorilla the largest and strongest of the apes? Or are you a tiny elephant shrew one of the smallest mammals in the world? Maybe you’re an agile chimp swinging from tree to tree in the rainforest.
No matter which monkey you are you’re sure to be an interesting and unique individual!
Apes (family Hominidae)
There are two kinds of ape: Old World apes (found in Africa and Asia) and New World monkeys (found in South and Central America).
Old World apes include gorillas chimpanzees orangutans and gibbons. They are large animals with big brains. They are also very intelligent and some apes like chimpanzees can even learn to use human language.
New World monkeys include capuchins marmosets and tamarins. They are small animals with small brains. New World monkeys are not as intelligent as Old World apes but they are still very interesting creatures.
Which Old World ape are you?
Gorillas are the largest of the apes. They are gentle giants but they can be dangerous if they feel threatened. Gorillas live in groups led by a silverback male. The silverback is the biggest and strongest gorilla in the group. He protects the other gorillas and makes all the decisions.
Chimpanzees are our closest relatives. They look a lot like humans and they are very intelligent. Chimpanzees are also very social animals. They live in groups and they even use simple tools like rocks to help them get food.
Orangutans are the largest tree-dwelling animals in the world. They live in the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia. Orangutans are very shy and gentle animals. They are also very smart and they can learn to use human language.
Gibbons are the smallest of the apes. They are very agile and they swing from tree to tree using their long arms. Gibbons live in small family groups and they are the only apes that sing.
Which New World monkey are you?
Capuchins are small monkeys with long tails. They live in Central and South America. Capuchins are very social animals and they live in groups of up to 40 individuals. Capuchins are also very intelligent and they are known for their clever use of tools.
Marmosets are the smallest monkeys in the world. They live in the rainforests of Central and South America. Marmosets are very social animals and they live in groups of up to 20 individuals. Marmosets are also very intelligent and they can learn to use human language.
Tamarins are small monkeys with long tails. They live in the rainforests of South America. Tamarins are very social animals and they live in groups of up to 30 individuals. Tamarins are also very intelligent and they can learn to use human language.
What is the name of the largest monkey?
The largest monkey is the gorilla.
What is the smallest monkey?
The smallest monkey is the marmoset.
What kind of monkey has a prehensile tail?
A prehensile tail is possessed by New World monkeys in the subfamily Callitrichinae.
What monkey is known for being the loudest?
Howler monkeys are the loudest of all monkeys.
What is the name of the most popular monkey in zoos?
The most popular monkey in zoos is the chimpanzee.
What monkey is indigenous to Africa?
The colobus monkey is indigenous to Africa.
What is the name of the monkey with the longest tail?
The monkey with the longest tail is the spider monkey.
What kind of monkey has a blue face?
The blue monkey is a species of Old World monkey.
What is the name of the largest new world monkey?
The largest New World monkey is the howler monkey.
What is the name of the most endangered monkey?
The most endangered monkey is the golden lion tamarin.
What is the name of the monkey that is native to Asia?
The rhesus macaque is a monkey that is native to Asia.
What kind of monkey is considered to be the most intelligent?
The most intelligent monkey is the chimpanzee.
What is the name for a baby monkey?
A baby monkey is called an infant.
What is the average lifespan of a monkey?
The average lifespan of a monkey is 20 to 30 years.
Do all monkeys live in trees?
No not all monkeys live in trees.
