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What are monkeys with a tail are called?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 10/8/2023

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.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

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.

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