15 interesting facts about monkey that you don't know
1. The monkey is the 9th animal that appears on the Chinese zodiac, appearing as the zodiac sign in 2016.
2.Spider monkeys get their name because of their long arms, legs and tail.
3. Capuchin monkeys are believed to be one of the smartest New World monkey species. They have the ability to use tools, learn new skills and show various signs of self-awareness.
4. The Mandrill is the largest type of monkey, with adult males weighing up to 35 kg.
5. The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest type of monkey, with adults weighing between 120 and 140 grams.
6. Groups of monkeys are known as a ‘tribe’, ‘troop’ or ‘mission’.
7. Most monkeys have tails.
8.Some monkeys live on the ground, while others live in trees.
9.Different monkey species eat a variety of foods, such as fruit, insects, flowers, leaves and reptiles
10.A baboon is an example of an Old World monkey, while a marmoset is an example of a New World monkey.
11.Apes are not monkeys.
13.Monkeys can be divided into two groups, Old World monkeys that live in Africa and Asia, and New World monkeys that live in South America.
14. There are currently 264 known monkey species.
15. Monkey copied peoples.
