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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
Are gibbons apes or monkeys?
Gibbons are apes. In the related links box below I added a Gibbon article with all the information about them. It has pictures.
Do monkeys and gorillas have 5 fingers?
Yes, all primates (apes, monkeys, lemurs, etc) have five fingers per hand and five toes per foot.
Which animal is called 'man of the woods'?
I beileve it's the Orangtan. Their name in Maylay translates into "Man of the woods".
What do you call someone who studies apes?
A primatologist studies primates which includes both monkeys and apes.
Are chimpanzee's apes or monkeys?
chimpanzees are monkeys no, chimpanzees are apes and not monkeys
What are scientists called who research apes?
The scientists who research apes are called Primatologists. Primates are the group of mammals which includes lemurs, monkeys, apes and humans.
Where do apes and monkeys live?
The apes and monkeys live in trees.
Are monkeys smaller then apes?
Yes, monkeys are smallers then apes.
How can you tell Orangutans are monkeys or apes?
monkeys have tails apes do not orangutangs are apes so they do not have tails
What is the group that contains monkeys apes and humans called?
The group is called primates.
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.
Are chimpanzees are monkeys?
No. Chimpanzees belong to a totally different primate family from monkeys, called hominidae, or great apes. This category is shared with humans,gorillas,bonobos,and orangutans. The main difference is, monkeys have tails, apes do not.
