Monkey Facts
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Scientific Name: |
Simiiformes (infraorder) |
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Class: |
Mammalia |
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Order: |
Primates |
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Family: |
Multiple families (e.g., Cercopithecidae, Callitrichidae, Atelidae) |
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Species: |
Over 260 known species |
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Life Span: |
10–40 years (varies by species) |
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Prey: |
Insects, eggs, small animals (some species) |
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Size: |
12 cm – 1 meter (excluding tail) |
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Weight: |
100 grams – 36 kg |
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Predators: |
Big cats, snakes, birds of prey, crocodiles, humans |
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Locations: |
Africa, Asia, Central America, South America |
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Habitat: |
Tropical forests, savannas, mountains, grasslands |
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Population: |
Varies by species (some abundant, some endangered) |
Monkey Facts:
- Monkeys are primates.
- There are 260+ monkey species.
- Most monkeys have tails.
- Monkeys are very intelligent.
- They live in groups called troops.
- Monkeys eat fruits and insects.
- They can use simple tools.
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