The complete guide to monkeys: what they are, how many species exist, Old World vs New World differences, behaviour, diet, habitats, conservation and how to see them responsibly.
Category Archives: Monkey Facts & Species
Educational guides to monkey species, habitats, behaviour and biology.
Clear answers to the most common monkey questions: monkeys versus apes, lifespan, intelligence, swimming, safety, disease risk and whether monkeys make good pets.
Strange noses, missing thumbs, chimeric twins, grass-eating geladas and drinking vervets: the weirdest verified facts about monkeys and why each oddity exists.
The stories behind the most famous monkey photographs, from hot-spring macaques and the monkey selfie to stone-tool capuchins, plus how to photograph primates responsibly.
The most famous monkeys on screen, from Abu and Rafiki to Marcel and Jack the Monkey, which species they really are, and which screen primates are actually apes.
From pygmy marmosets and moustached emperor tamarins to snub-nosed monkeys and titi pairs, here are the cutest monkey species and why their charm puts them at risk.
Twenty-five funny monkey behaviours, from threat yawns and cheek stuffing to snowball play and sunglasses theft, with the real meaning behind each one.
Fifty of the most interesting monkey facts, from prehensile tails and stone tools to record sizes, alarm calls and conservation realities.
Monkey Facts & Species, Primates Care And Tips
Monkeys That Live in Snowy Climates: Cold-Weather Primates
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Japanese macaques, snub-nosed monkeys and Himalayan langurs survive snow, frost and freezing nights. Here is how cold-climate monkeys manage it.
Monkey Facts & Species, Primates Care And Tips
The Strongest Monkey Species: Size, Bite and Real Power
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Which monkey is strongest? Mandrills and baboons top the list on size and bite, while smaller species are startlingly powerful for their weight.