There are over 260 species of monkeys in the world, classified into two major groups: New World monkeys (found in Central and South America) and Old World monkeys (found in Africa and Asia).
Some of the Monkey Species and there facts are –
- Howler Monkey🐒🐒🐒
Location: Central and South America.
Fact: Known for their loud calls, which can be heard up to 3 miles away in dense forests.
Diet: Leaves, fruits, and flowers.
- Spider Monkey🐒🐒🐒
Location: Central and South America.
Fact: Excellent climbers with long, prehensile tails used as a fifth limb.
Diet: Primarily fruits.
- Capuchin Monkey🐒🐒🐒
Location: Central and South America.
Fact: Highly intelligent; often used in movies and trained as service animals.
Diet: Fruits, nuts, insects, and small animals.
- Tamarin🐒🐒🐒
Location: South America.
Fact: Small monkeys with striking facial hair, like the Emperor tamarin with its long white mustache.
Diet: Fruits, flowers, and insects.
- Squirrel Monkey🐒🐒🐒
Location: Central and South America.
Fact: Small and agile, with brains proportionally larger than any other primate.
Diet: Fruits and insects.
6. Baboon🐒🐒🐒
Location: Africa and parts of Arabia.
Fact: Known for their dog-like snouts and strong social hierarchies.
Diet: Omnivorous; eat fruits, seeds, and even small animals.
7. Macaque🐒🐒🐒
Location: Asia and North Africa.
Fact: Adaptable to various environments; Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) bathe in hot springs during winter.
Diet: Fruits, seeds, and insects.
8. Mandrill🐒🐒🐒
Location: Central Africa.
Fact: Brightly colored faces and rumps; the largest monkey species.
Diet: Fruits, seeds, and small animals.
9. Colobus Monkey🐒🐒
Location: Africa.
Fact: Leaf-eaters with a specialized stomach for digesting tough plant material.
Diet: Leaves and flowers.
10. Langur🐒🐒🐒
Location: South Asia.
Fact: Revered in Hindu culture; often found near temples.
Diet: Leaves, fruits, and seeds.
11. Vervet Monkey🐒🐒🐒
Location: Africa.
Fact: Known for their distinct blue genitalia and complex social behaviors.
Diet: Fruits, leaves, and insects.
🐒🐒Capuchins use rocks to crack nuts. Monkeys have diverse vocalizations, body language, and facial expressions.Many species live in troops with strong hierarchies. Many monkey species, like the golden lion tamarin, are threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.