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Monkeys are a member of the simian primate group of animals. Around 25% of the world's primate species and subspecies are at risk of extinction.
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Fast Facts
- 264 known species
- Range in weight from 4 ounces to 75 lbs
- Range in length from 5 inches to 3 feet (plus tails)
- Ninth sigh in the Chinese Zodiac
- Two classifications: Old World monkeys and New World monkeys
- December 14 is celebrated as Monkey Day MonkeyDay.com: Official Monkey Day website
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Old World Monkeys
Old World monkeys are native to Africa and Asia. Their scientific subfamily name is Cercopithecinae. They have narrow noses, eight premolars, and nonprehensile tails. -
New World Monkeys
New World monkeys are native to Central and South America. Their scientific subfamily name is Platyrrhini. They have flat noses, twelve premolars, and prehensile tails. -
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Wikipedia: Monkey
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San Diego Zoo: Monkey
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21st Congress International Primatological Society: 25 Most Endangered Primates
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The New York Times: Go Ahead, Rationalize. Monkeys Do It, Too. (Nov. 6, 2007)
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Sciencedaily.com: Contractile Protein difference found in humans and primates (2004)
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Primates.com: Primates On The Brink (2005)
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Humane Society of the United States: Fact and Fiction: Monkeys and Apes as Pets
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Bluejays apparently engaged in full on warfare against each other. You'd think howler monkeys had invaded the neighborhood.
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Baby Aspen Five Little Monkeys Five Piece Gift Set - $34.99
Share the cherished memories of your childhood with the beautiful newborn in your life! Bring baby the joy of a timeless nursery rhyme with the "Five Little Monkeys? Gift Set, delightfully filled with a bunch of adorable baby-sized toys! Th...
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Hungry Monkey: A Food-Loving Father's Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater - $23.00
Matthew Amster-Burton was a restaurant critic and food writer long before he and his wife, Laurie, had Iris. Now he's a full-time, stay-at-home Dad and his experience with food has changed …a little.Hungry Monkey is the story of...
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Schylling Sock Monkey - $17.99
Sock Monkey Stuffed Toy. Measures 20" tall. Classic, retro & cool! All ages.
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Angel Dear 14" x 14" Blankie in Brown Monkey - $12.00
FunBath Angel Dear Blankies are 14" square and make with the super light cashmere soft material that babies love. Machine Washable! Size: 14" x 14"
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Slingshot Flying Monkey - $9.99
The Slingshot Flying Monkey is nothing short of outrageous! The monkey can be shot long distances using his elastic arms. Put two fingers in the hand pockets, pull back and let go. The soft, furry monkey is pretty funny with his cape and ma...
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View All Monkeys Questions (31) | Ask a Questioni SERIOUSLY want a pet monkey. like desperatly. is it legal? (4 Answers)there are states that require permits to own monkeys deleware idaho michigan okalohoma oregon south dakota the states that follow have made owning monkeys illegal California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, ... read moreHow much for a pet monkey? (2 Answers)Looks like between $2000 and $30,000, depending. You talking 'Clyde' (Every Which Way But Loose)?  Also:Really CoolThat YouCan have bullets read moreIf other people believe in Darwins theory that we evolved from monkeys, why we never heard any monkeys evolved or evolving after that? (14 Answers)Our breed of humans (Homo sapiens) didn't evolve from Monkeys. Evolution involves a direct change from one sub-species to another, and the "Scientific community," doesn't, nor did they ever theorize ... read more
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TIME: Do Monkeys Pay for Sex?
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The New York Times: Go Ahead, Rationalize. Monkeys Do It, Too. (Nov. 6, 2007)
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National Geographic: "Rare Monkeys Spotted in Vietnam" (2007)
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The Times of India: Drama over dead monkey (2007)
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Chicago Tribune: Tales of the monkey thief (2007)
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MSNBC; "Monkey apes humans by walking on two legs" (2004)
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Palomar College: Humans and Apes
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LiveScience.com: All about monkeys
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TIME: Do Monkeys Pay for Sex?
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