#6 ~ Did you know that...

  • Monkeys are divided into three groups; Old World Monkeys, New World Monkeys and Monkeys.

  • According to recent studies, there are 264 different monkey species living worldwide.

  • Chimpanzees are the only living species that can use tools after humans.

  • Grooming is used to strengthen and repair relationships.

  • Monkeys have their own unique sets of fingerprints just as humans do.

  • The fastest primate in the world is the patas monkey.

  • The capuchin monkey is the most intelligent and the most common of the New World monkeys.

  • Monkeys live between 10 and 50 years.

  • Spider monkeys get their name because of their long arms, legs and tail.



 

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