Monkeys

Fun Facts about Monkeys

• There are currently 264 known monkey species.
• Monkeys can be divided into two groups, Old World monkeys that live in Africa and Asia, and New World monkeys that live in South America.
• A baboon is an example of an Old World monkey, while a marmoset is an example of a New World monkey.
• Apes are not monkeys.
• Some monkeys live on the ground, while others live in trees.
• Different monkey species eat a variety of foods, such as fruit, insects, flowers, leaves and reptiles.