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Monkeys

Monkeys make up two of the three groups of simian primates, Old World monkeys and New World monkeys. A monkey is any primate that is not a human, prosimian, or apes. With 96 species of Old World monkeys and 53 species of New world monkeys, you'll have a barrel of fun monkeying around in this category!

5,145 Questions

Do you need a license in Kansas to own a Capuchin monkey?

Ownership of monkeys in the state of New York is not currently legal. Monkeys grandfathered in (owned prior to the enforcement of the law) are required to be registered with the state.

Is it a fact that humans are primates?

Absolute unquestioned fact. Christians even agree that humans are a species of primate. Scientists all agree that humans are a species of Great Ape (a group of primates that includes Bonobos, Chimpanzees, Orangutans, Gorillas).

Why do antelopes choose to graze near or underneath trees that have monkeys in them?

The Monkeys, being high up will be able to see predators approaching and when they give their alarm calls for this, the antelopes have learned what this means so they too get an early warning.

How does a fetal pig get its oxygen and get rid of its waste?

Through the placental tissues that join the mother's bodily systems to her fetuses' systems. The umbilical cord is connected to the placenta, which aids in this transmission process, and the placenta is connected to a vast network of capillaries and blood vessels in the sow's uterus and uterine horns which flow throughout the sow, supplying blood and oxygen to her babies and exterminating wastes that are expelled by the fetuses.

What is the physical appearance of a monkey?

Although most monkeys look the same with their long arms and human-like faces, there are over 250 breeds of this species. They all have hairy bodies and tails.

How venomous is a pygmy rattlesnake?

Since this species is small and unable to produce much venom, it is unlikely that it is able to deliver a fatal bite to a human adult.

The monkey was a symbol of what in the middle ages?

The Monkey In The Middle Ages Symbolized The Devil, And Was Considered Very Harmful.

What do you call someone who studies apes?

A primatologist studies primates which includes both monkeys and apes.

Can you own a pet monkey in Mississippi?

Only in zoos. There are no monkeys native to Mississippi.

The research by Margaret and Harry Harlow demonstrated a need for in young rhesus monkeys?

Harlow took newborn baby monkey from their mothers. He then gave them he option to be with a plastic cloth covered monkey, with a light bulb for heat or a cold wire monkey with a bottle of milk attached. They choose the warm, comforting monkey each time and only went to the wire monkey when they where hungry, returning to the cloth monkey straight after they have fed. This had bad socialisation affects on the monkeys, as they where brought up with no love or care, the monkeys became scared and confused.

Why do monkeys pick at your head?

yes, I have a picture of a monkey with it's fingers in my hair!

Which monkey has long hand but no tail?

A gibbon looks like a money and has long arms and no tail.

Where did the phrase albatross around your neck come from?

In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798) the titular mariner shoots the albatross, which is regarded as an act that will curse the ship, so sailor's companions induce him to wear the dead albatross around his neck. Since then saying "An albatross around one's neck" means a burden which some unfortunate person has to carry.

Meaning: a very difficult burden that you can't get rid of or a reminder of something you did that was wrong

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Something that is with you all the time as a reminder that you have done something wrong.
An albatross around the neck means a burden that is particularly difficult to get rid of.

Are chipanzees the meanest monkey?

well they are omnivores so they eat fruit but they eat meat to the chase smaller monkeys with young males and some times females then the big chimps surround and kill the smaller ones so yes and a chimp is not a monkey is an ape

What are monkey tails good for?

Certainly. In old world monkeys the tails helps the animal to balance while in the trees. In new world monkeys, many species can use their prehensile tail as a fifth limb as they feed and move through the trees. Note, however, the old world monkeys can't grasp with their tails...

Is an ape a mammal?

yes it is a mammal because gives birth to it's young

How many toes does a monkey have?

They have 5 toes per foot, just like every other primate.

How fast can a orangutan swing?

At speeds of up to 25-30 mph depending on location , gradient etc

however usually they are slow because they have a mental map of the forest , unlike say a gibbon who is far faster but does not share this mental power.

so to sum it up about 12-16 mph slow swing

16-24 fast

any over 24 sprint

But even though the orangutan is indeed very strong and has great stamina , its just not practical to swing at max speed all day

How many times do you feed a monkey in a day?

It is roughly 3 times everyday because they find there own food as well normal monkeys are about the same

What is the Snow monkeys habitat?

They live in area where the temperature is the average of -10 degrees Celsius.