Monkeys

Monkeys

Monkey is a common name that may refer to most mammals of the infraorder Simiiformes, also known as the simians.

Here are some differences between monkeys and apes:

- Tails: The main difference between monkeys and apes is that monkeys have tails, while apes do not.

- Size: Apes are usually larger and heavier than monkeys.

- Body posture: Apes have a more upright body posture than monkeys and are often able to walk on two legs.

- Chest: Apes have a broad chest.

- Nose: Apes rely on vision rather than smell, and thus have shorter noses than some monkeys.

- Face: Apes have almost naked faces.

- Habitat: Most monkeys live in trees, while apes are comfortable on the ground as well as in trees. 

Other differences between monkeys and apes include:

- Brain-to-body size ratio: Apes have a larger brain-to-body size ratio than monkeys.

- Lifespan: Apes have a longer lifespan than monkeys.

- Intelligence: Apes are generally considered to be smarter than monkeys. 

Both monkeys and apes are primates, which means they're both part of the human family tree.

 Monkeys

- New World Monkeys

  - Lion Tamarins

- Old World Monkeys

Lion Tamarins

The four species of lion tamarins or maned marmosets make up the genus Leontopithecus. They are small New World monkeys named for the mane surrounding their face, similar to the mane of a lion.