Monkeys Love Puppy

Monkeys Love Puppy

Monkeys are primates that comprise a wide range of species throughout much of the tropical world. Despite their raw variety, most of them face threats from human development, capture, and hunting. Though all monkeys have many similar characteristics and a close relationship to humans, an early evolutionary shift created two major groups today: “old” and “new” world monkeys.

Though they don’t walk on two legs, monkeys are closely related to humans–only great apes, such as chimpanzees, are more related. Monkeys are some of the most popular animals in the world.

6 Top Monkey facts

1. Monkeys at risk: out of over 250 species, only one type of monkey was listed as being of “least concern” for extinction!
2. Born tree: some monkeys can swing through branches as fast as a racehorse!
3. Hanging out: Unlike their cousins, the apes, monkeys often have long tails–but only new world monkeys can use them to hang!
4. Pocket-sized: the world’s smallest monkey, the pygmy marmoset, is less than six inches long and weighs less than a pack of playing cards!
5. Mega-sized: the world’s largest monkeys can reach significant sizes. For example, male mandrills have reached 119 pounds in size!
6. While the thought of a pet monkey may seem nice, they are illegal to own in most states.

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 Monkeys Love Puppy