• 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.

• 1. 264 known species
  2. Range in weight from 4 ounces to 75 lbs
  3. Range in length from 5 inches to 3 feet (plus tails)
  4. Ninth sigh in the Chinese Zodiac
  5. Two classifications: Old World monkeys and New World monkeys
  6. December 14 is celebrated as Monkey Day MonkeyDay.com: Official Monkey Day website

• 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.

• Types of Old World Monkeys

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  1. Baboons
  2. Langurs
  3. Colobus
  4. Doucs
  5. Lutungs
  6. Mangabeys
  7. Macaques
  8. Talapoins

• 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.

• Types of New World Monkeys

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  1. Lemurs
  2. Tamarins
  3. Marmosets
  4. Capuchins
  5. Howler Monkeys
  6. Spider Monkeys

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