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Amazing Animals: Primate Quiz
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Monkeys, apes and humans make up the primate animal grouping. Here is where we find our closest genetic relatives that exhibit familiar behaviors, including cultural practices, tool use and language acquisition. What separates primates from lower order animals is and what binds us together? Quit monkeying around and take the primate quiz to find out!
The Ultimate Monkey Quiz
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Monkeys, like humans and the great apes is are primates. Like other primates, they vary greatly in size, color and behavior. Take this quiz and learn more about monkeys.
Is there a difference between monkeys and apes?
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Monkeys and apes are both primates, with the monkey's tail distinguishing it from apes. Learn more about the differences between monkeys and apes.
Why do humans walk on two legs?
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Bipedalism was one of the first features to develop in our human ancestors. Is bipedalism better than being on all fours? Read more about bipedalism.
6 Reasons Monkeys Should Never Be Pets
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Monkeys are wild animals, not pets. HowStuffWorks looks at the six main reasons that owning a monkey is not a good idea.
The Tarsier Is One Weird Primate, and Yes, We're Related
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Never heard of the tarsier? Well it's one of the smallest primates in the world but has some of the biggest bug eyes you've ever seen.
Why Do Lemurs Live Only in Madagascar?
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Lemurs live in Madagascar — and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.
Should We Worry About Apes Learning to Use Handguns?
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Can monkeys and apes use handguns? Read this HowStuffWorks Now article to learn about the possibility of primate gun use.
10 Wild Facts About the Aye-Aye, a Most Improbable Animal
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This long-fingered primate with the perpetually startled golden eyes is considered one of the most distinctive animals on Earth
Monkeys Have the Anatomy for 'Human' Speech, But Not the Brains
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Can monkeys and apes talk? Learn more about primate speech abilities and vocal anatomy in this HowStuffWorks Now article.