There are two main groups of monkeys. Those which live in South America all live in the tree-tops. They are wonderful climbers, and many have prehensile (gripping) tails which they use as an extra hand. The others are found in Africa and the warm parts of Asia. None of these has a prehensile tail, and they are much more varied in their life-styles. [Read more...]
Smallest Monkey in The World
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Pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey of all the monkey species in the world. The average head and body length as little as 12 cm where as its weight of only 110g makes it the lightest monkey in the world as well. It is native to the rainforest canopies of western Brazil, southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia. [Read more...]
Largest Monkey in The World
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Mandrill is the largest monkey in the world. It is not only the biggest but also the tallest monkey as well with a shoulder height of over 50 cm. According to its weight, it is also the heaviest monkey in the world with an average weight of over 50 kg. The Mandrill is found in the tropical rainforests and occasionally woodlands of southern Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Congo. Mandrills are social animals and live in large groups, primarily including females and young which are led by a single dominant male. [Read more...]
Spider Monkey, Monkey that hold itself with its tail
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Spider monkey can hold itself with its tail because its prehensile tail can support its total body-weight. It is like an extra hand, very sensitive with naked skin and sweat glands. They are found mostly in Central and South American countries from Southern Mexico to Brazil. They primarily eat fruits, but will also occasionally consume leaves, flowers, and insects. [Read more...]