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- 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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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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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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Monkeys Questions
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i SERIOUSLY want a pet monkey. like desperatly. is it legal? 4 Answersthere are states that require permits to own monkeys deleware idaho michigan okalohoma oregon south dakota the states that follow have made owning monke... read more -
What are the dangers of having a monkey for a pet? 1 AnswerThe Honolulu zoo link pretty much covers all the reasons why you shouldn't have a monkey as a pet. http://www.honoluluzoo.org/pets.htm First you have to think ... read more -
Is the Nasca Monkey a projection of Orion? 1 AnswerThe Nazca lines are found through Ingenio Valley, on the coast pampa and nearby hills in Nazca, Peru. The spider monkeys are not native to the coast, they come... read more
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