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In Photos: Monkeys

Monkeys are incredibly diverse, intelligent primates. They differ from the apes with their tails and smaller physique.

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  • Proboscis Monkey

    Proboscis Monkey

    The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) or long-nosed monkey is endemic to Borneo and can swim up to 20m underwater.

  • Golden Lion Tamarin

    Golden Lion Tamarin

    The golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) is an endangered species with only 1,500 estimated to be left in the wild.

  • Gelada Monkey

    Gelada Monkey

    The gelada (Theropithecus gelada) is a species of Old World monkey found in the Ethiopian Highlands. They are the only primates that are primarily graminivores with grass blades forming up to 90% of their diet.

  • Japanese Macaque

    Japanese Macaque

    The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is also referred to as the snow monkey because of its cold climate habitat. Recent studies have suggested that groups of Japanese macaques have developed different pitches in their calls, much like human accents.

  • Vervet Monkey Family

    Vervet Monkey Family

    The vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is native to Africa. They have a gestation period of about 165 days with a normal infant weighing between 300-400 grams.

  • Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey

    Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey

    The golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) is diurnal and spends 97% of its time in the tree canopy. They are unusual among the colobine family in having forelimbs almost as long as their hind limbs.

  • Howler Monkey

    Howler Monkey

    Howler monkeys vocals consist of loud, deep howls and they are widely considered to be the loudest land animal. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, their vocalizations can be heard clearly for 20 miles.

  • Squirrel Monkey

    Squirrel Monkey

    Squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) live in the tropical forests of Central and South America and move through the tree canopy using their long tails for balance. They are one of the smallest species of New World Monkeys and are therefore hunted by birds of prey and snakes.

  • Diana Monkey

    Diana Monkey

    The Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana) gets its name from the crescent-shaped white browband that resembles the bow of the goddess Diana.

  • Rhesus Macaque

    Rhesus Macaque

    The rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) have the widest geographic ranges of any nonhuman primate and live in active, noisy troops that can include up to 200 animals.

  • Baby Monkey

    Baby Monkey

    Females macaques usually produce one young each year and they typically have a lifespan of about 25 years.

  • Mandrill

    Mandrill

    The mandrills are the world's largest species of monkey and are closely related to the baboons. Charles Darwin noted in 'The Descent of Man' that 'no other member in the whole class of mammals is coloured in so extraordinary a manner as the adult male mandrills'.

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