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  1. Monkey - Wikipedia

    Monkey is a common name that may refer to most mammals of the infraorder Simiiformes, also known as simians. Traditionally, all animals in the group now known as simians are counted as …

  2. Monkey | Definition, Characteristics, Types, Classification ...

    Nov 10, 2025 · Monkey, in general, any of nearly 200 species of tailed primate, with the exception of lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises. The presence of a tail (even if only a tiny nub), along with their …

  3. Monkey Facts, Types, Lifespan, Classification, Habitat, Pictures

    Monkeys are tree-dwelling animals known for their high level of intelligence as they belong to the order of primates. Though they are mostly arboreal, some dwell on land in the savannas and …

  4. Monkey facts | Mammals - BBC Earth

    Sep 18, 2024 · However, not everything that looks like a monkey is a monkey. You see, “monkey” is not a very scientific term, and actually refers to most members of a group of mammals …

  5. Monkey Animal Facts - Macaca Fascicularis - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · 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 …

  6. Monkey - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    Old World monkeys are found in Africa and Asia. They include guenons, mangabeys, macaques, baboons, and colobus monkeys. New World monkeys live in Mexico, Central America, and …

  7. Monkeys | Nature | PBS

    Videos, quizzes, playlists and more to accompany episode one of Primates! Weighing less than an apple, pygmy marmosets are the tiniest monkeys on earth. Meet the animals who will steal, …