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The Miocene period was in fact a very good one for primates, as it was during the latter part of that period that they began to spread out from Africa and populate areas of Europe and Asia.
The Miocene saw an explosion of grassland vegetation, both in geographical area as the drier climate pushed forests back and in diversity, as well. Grasses convert carbon dioxide more efficiently, but were not good for the world's larger herbivores at the time. As they died off, this left more resources for smaller animals, also affecting predator size in the long run. All of this left very good conditions for primates like monkeys and apes to expand their own populations and diversify.
So in this instance, they didn't just survive, they thrived.
What else can I help you with?
What epoch did apes appear?
Miocene is the epoch when apes appeared.
When the split of monkeys and apes take place?
The split between monkeys and apes occurred around 25 to 30 million years ago during the Miocene epoch. This divergence marked the separation of Old World monkeys, which belong to the family Cercopithecidae, from the lineage that would lead to apes, including gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans. The evolutionary paths of these two groups continued to diverge, leading to the distinct characteristics seen in modern monkeys and apes today.
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.
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.
Are apes and monkeys alike?
Monkeys are primates, but not all primates are monkeys. Primates also include lemurs, tarsiers, and apes.
What are some similarities between apes and monkeys?
apes are bigger than monkeys
Are monkeys and apes the same species?
No, apes and monkeys are not even the same genus. There are many differennt species of apes and there are many different species of monkeys.
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
What are the different of monkeys and apes?
Monkeys are small and have a tail Apes are larger and don't have a tail
