New World Monkeys:
Capuchin Monkey
Spider Monkey
Howler Monkey
Marmoset
Old World Monkeys:
Baboon
Macaque
Colobus Monkey
Mandrill
Size:
Monkeys vary greatly in size. The pygmy marmoset, one of the smallest monkeys, weighs around 100 grams, while larger species like the mandrill can weigh up to 35 kilograms (77 pounds).
Tail:
New World monkeys generally have prehensile tails, which they use for grasping objects and balancing, while Old World monkeys have non-prehensile tails or none at all.
Nose: New World monkeys have flat noses with side-facing nostrils, while Old World monkeys have narrow noses with downward-facing nostrils.
Habitat:
New World Monkeys: Inhabit tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Old World Monkeys: Live in a variety of habitats, including savannas, rainforests, and mountainous regions in Africa and Asia.
Most monkeys are omnivores, eating a combination of fruits, leaves, insects, and small animals.
Frugivores: Some species, like the spider monkey, primarily eat fruit.
Folivores: Other species, such as colobus monkeys, specialize in eating leaves.
Behavior:
Communication: Monkeys communicate using vocalizations, facial expressions, and body language. For example, vervet monkeys use specific alarm calls to warn their group about different predators.
Tool Use: Some monkey species, particularly capuchins, have been observed using tools such as rocks to crack open nuts.
Play: Monkeys engage in playful behavior, which helps young monkeys learn social and survival skills.
Reproduction:
Gestation: The gestation period for monkeys ranges from 4 to 7 months, depending on the species.
Offspring: Typically, monkeys give birth to a single offspring, although twins are possible in some species.
Parental Care: Mothers provide the primary care for their young, nursing and protecting them for several months or years, depending on the species.
