What is a group of monkeys called?
Q: What is a group of monkeys called?
A: A group of monkeys is called a "troop" or a "tribe" of monkeys.
Q: Where do Old World Monkeys live?
A: Old World Monkeys mainly live in Africa and Asia.
Q: What are the two distinct groups of primates referred to as?
A: The two distinct groups of primates are referred to as Old World Monkeys and New World Monkeys.
Q: Are all monkeys arboreal (tree-dwelling)?
A: Yes, all monkeys are tree-dwelling (arboreal) simians.
Q: What type of tail do some monkeys have that helps them swing from trees?
A: Some monkeys have prehensile tails that can wrap tightly around branches, almost like a "fifth limb", which helps them swing from trees.
Q: What is the smallest known monkey?
A: The smallest known monkey is the pygmy marmoset, which is between 14 centimetres (5.5 in) and 16 centimetres (6.3 in) in size (without the tail), weighing about 120 grams. It lives in the treetops of rainforests in Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador.
Q: What is the largest known monkey?
A: The largest known monkey is the mandrill, which can grow to about 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) in size and weigh up to 35 kilograms (77 lb).
