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Well, if this answers your question, Big 'Monkeys' such as Gorillas and Chimpanzees don't have tails, but they are actually called Apes. Most 'monkeys' who have a tail are called monkeys.
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What is an animal with a tail called?
typicaly on occasion they be called monkeys
What is a monkeys tail called when it can grip on the branches?
the fifth arm
What are the different of monkeys and apes?
Monkeys are small and have a tail Apes are larger and don't have a tail
Which primates have a fifth grasping organ called a prehensile tail?
New World Monkeys
How long is a snow monkeys tail?
A snow monkeys tail is usually around 1.2 meters long.
How does a monkeys tail help them survive?
A monkey's tail acts as a counterbalance when they perform tight lateral turns. Some monkeys use their tail as a third arm, hanging from branches by the tail.
Why do monkeys have a tail?
To keep their balance.
The monkey with the longest tail in the world?
the spider monkey has a long tail to grip onto things :) and they are very cute too!
Why do monkeys have a tail but not an ape?
Because apes body weight is to heavy for a tail
How do sea-monkeys breathe?
They breath from their tail.
Does apes have a tail?
No they have no tail because they are not monkeys -hope this helps your with your question!
How many legs do monkeys have?
Monkeys have four legs, two used as arms, two solely as legs.
