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Gibbons are apes. In the related links box below I added a Gibbon article with all the information about them. It has pictures.
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Are gibbons a monkey?
No. Gibbons are members of the superfamily Hominoidea, which include the apes and humans, whereas Old World Monkeys are taxonomically split into the separate superfamily of Cercopithecoidea. Gibbons are classified as lesser apes (family Hylobatidae) along with siamangs.
How did gibbons apes get their name?
I dont knjow
How much do gibbons weigh?
Gibbons reach an average weight of 5.5 kg and a length of 40 to 60 cm. Like all gibbons they are tailless. But sometimes gibbons is some part of different apes, so it may be different weight.
What is the definition of the term 'simian'?
The term simian means having characteristics of, pertaining to monkeys or apes. Simian is an order of classification of higher primates including monkeys, apes and humans.
Differences between monkey and ape?
Monkeys: have a tail Apes: have no tail and most have longer arms
Where do gibbons live?
They live in Asia. In the southern parts.
Are gibbons a monkey?
No. Gibbons are members of the superfamily Hominoidea, which include the apes and humans, whereas Old World Monkeys are taxonomically split into the separate superfamily of Cercopithecoidea. Gibbons are classified as lesser apes (family Hylobatidae) along with siamangs.
Are apes orangutans?
Yes and No, There are two types of Apes, Great Apes and Lesser Apes. Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Orangutans, and Bonobos are all Great Apes. Gibbons and Siamangs are Lesser Apes.
What is the difference between monkeys and apes?
From what I've read, two of the main differances are that monkeys are generally considered intelligent, and unlike apes, they usually have tails. (according to wikipedia)- Monkeys have tails and apes do not.- Monkeys have slanted nasal openings.- Apes have rounded nasal openings.- Apes generally have bigger brains and larger bodies than monkeys.- Monkeys have web foot and apes do not have.- Monkeys are smaller in terms of size and apes are biggerThe distinction has more to do with taxonomy than macroscopic differences, which applies as general guides more than rules (they have been separated on these standards though, at the very beginning):- Apes are : Chimps, Gorillas, Orangutans and Gibbons.- Monkeys are all primates non-apes and non-prosimians (lemurs)Apes don't have tails and monkeys do. Also apes are much bigger and stronger
Do white handed gibbons have a prehensile tail?
Gibbons are small apes and therefore they do NOT have tails! Apes do NOT have tails.
Are chimpanzee's apes or monkeys?
chimpanzees are monkeys no, chimpanzees are apes and not monkeys
Are monkeys smaller then apes?
Yes, monkeys are smallers then apes.
Where do apes and monkeys live?
The apes and monkeys live in trees.
What is the differents between a monkey and a ape?
Monkeys have tails (DeBrazza's Monkey, Black Howler Monkey, Drill monkey), apes (Gibbons, gorilla, chimps)do not.
Is there a difference between a chimpanzee and ape?
An ape and a chimp, are in fact, the SAME thing. You see, a chimpanzee is a particular species of animal that fits in a CATEGORY. That category is "apes". There are "apes" and there are "monkeys". Monkeys are smaller and have tails, whereas, the great apes can be huge and they don't have tails. This means that gorillas are apes, chimpanzees are apes, bonobos are apes, and orangutans are apes too. And so are gibbons.
How can you tell Orangutans are monkeys or apes?
monkeys have tails apes do not orangutangs are apes so they do not have tails
In the ape family a monkey that starts with i?
There are no monkeys in the ape family. Apes are apes and monkeys are monkeys.
