10 Fun Facts About Monkeys

1. Monkeys are primates, which means they are closely related to humans!
2. There are over 260 different species of monkeys found all over the world, except for Antarctica.
3. Some monkeys, like the capuchin, use tools like rocks to crack open nuts.
4. Monkeys can communicate with each other using a variety of sounds, gestures, and facial expressions.
5. The smallest monkey is the pygmy marmoset, which is only about 5 inches tall!
6. The largest monkey is the mandrill, which can weigh up to 90 pounds!
7. Monkeys live in social groups called troops, which can range in size from a few individuals to hundreds.
8. Some monkeys, like the spider monkey, have prehensile tails, which they can use to grasp branches.
9. Monkeys have excellent eyesight and can see in color.
10. Monkeys are very intelligent and can learn complex tasks.