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1. www.britannica.com › animal › monkeyMonkey | Definition, Characteristics, Types, Classification ...

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   4 days ago · Monkey, in general, any of nearly 200 species of tailed primate, with the exception of lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises. The presence of a tail (even if only a tiny nub), along with their narrow-chested bodies and other features of the skeleton, distinguishes monkeys from apes. Most monkeys have a.

   • Spider Monkey

     Spider monkey, (genus Ateles), large, extremely agile monkey...

   • Monkey Summary

     monkey, Any member of two tropical anthropoid primate...

   • Howlers

     howler monkey, (genus Alouatta), any of several tropical...

   • Proboscis Monkey

     proboscis monkey, (Nasalis larvatus), long-tailed arboreal...

   • New World Monkey

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     squirrel monkey, (genus Saimiri), most abundant primate of...

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     capuchin monkey, (genus Cebus ), common Central and South...

   • Old World Monkey

     In monkey: Old World monkeys versus New World monkeys …all...

   • Patas Monkey

     patas monkey, (Erythrocebus patas), long-limbed and...

   • Rhesus Monkey

     Rhesus monkey, (Macaca mulatta), sand-coloured primate...

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3. wildlifeinformer.com › types-of-monkeys30 Unique Types of Monkeys (Facts & Pictures) - Wildlife Informer

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   May 12, 2024 · Monkeys are fascinating creatures that are probably most well-known for being incredibly intelligent. While many types of creatures, including chimpanzees, lemurs, and galagoes are sometimes called monkeys, monkeys are actually a distinct group of animals. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of monkeys found across the world.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChimpanzeeChimpanzee - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The chimpanzee ( / tʃɪmpænˈzi /; Pan troglodytes ), also simply known as the chimp, is a species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. It has four confirmed subspecies and a fifth proposed one.

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7. www.news-journalonline.com › story › newsWild monkey reported in Central Florida. Are monkeys invasive ...

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   May 8, 2024 · NEWS. Monkeys in Florida are considered invasive, and these are the 5 species found here. Samantha Neely. USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida. 0:00. 0:34. After some social media footage of wild...

8. www.bbc.com › news › topicsMonkeys - BBC News

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   Apr 25, 2024 · 11 Apr 2024. Tiny endangered baby monkeys born at zoo. Pygmy marmosets are the world's smallest species of monkey and are under threat of extinction. 30 Mar 2024. Birth of endangered monkey a...

9. Dictionary

   Mon·key

   /ˈməNGkē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small to medium-sized primate that typically has a long tail, most kinds of which live in trees in tropical countries.
   • ▪ (in general use) any primate. Similar simianprimateape
   • ▪ a mischievous person, especially a child: "where have you been, you little monkey!" Similar rascalimpwretchmischief-makerdevilrogueinformal:scampscallywaghorrortykemonsterperishervarminthellioninformal, dated:rippicklearchaic:scapegracerapscallion
   • ▪ a person who is dominated or controlled by another (with reference to the monkey traditionally kept by an organ grinder).
   • 2. a pile-driving machine consisting of a heavy hammer or ram working vertically in a groove.

   verb

   • 1. behave in a silly or playful way.
   • ▪ tamper with: "don't monkey with that lock!"
   • ▪ ape; mimic.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: of unknown origin, perhaps from Low German.

   Derivatives

   • 1. monkeyish adjective

   Scrabble Points: 15

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