Monkey Facts, Monkey Pictures

By: M.Arslan | 01 , Mar 2013 | Mammals

Monkeys are mammals that are easily sighted in different regions of the world, though its species differ depending upon the habitat. These swinging animals have been majorly classified in to two different groups under the tag of "New world Monkeys" and "Old World Monkeys". The differences between these two types are vividly visible in the monkey pictures due to their varying physical traits. The only thing that differentiates a monkey from an ape is its tail. These cheeky animals make use of vocals, facial expressions and even body language to get their message across. These mischievous animals feel deep affection and love for their beloved which is usually expressed by grooming them. A group of monkeys is termed as a "troop". Read More ->

Types Of Monkeys

There are two main groups of monkeys. Those which live in South America all live in the tree-tops. They are wonderful climbers, and many have prehensile (gripping) tails which they use as an extra hand. The others are found in Africa and the warm... Read More ->

Spider Monkey

Spider monkey is normally larger in size with an approximate length of two feet excluding its tails. The tail can hold the entire body so spider monkey can swing in the air with help of the tail only. It is like an additional tool as hand... Read More ->

Mandrill Largest Monkey In World

Mandrill is the largest monkey in the world. It is not only the biggest but also the tallest monkey as well with a shoulder height of over 50 cm. According to its weight, it is also the heaviest monkey in the world with an average weight of over 50 kg... Read More ->