Category: Primates
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Sumatran Orangutan Facts | The only Asian Ape
The Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) is an ape that lives on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a critically endangered species. Sumatran orangutans are disappearing from all its major habitats and today they are found in small isolated pockets around Lake Toba. Orangutans occupy habitats in the north of the Lake. They are hunted…
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Aye Aye Facts | Strange Primate of Madagascar
The aye aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is probably the strangest of all primates. The lemur lives in the forests of Madagascar which is not surprising as most lemurs are native to the island. The aye aye is the largest nocturnal animal in the world. It has long been the victim at the hands of local people.…
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Gelada Baboon Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The gelada (Theropithecus gelada) is a large primate with the brown stocky body. It occurs in the Ethiopian Highlands. The gelada is also known as ‘bleeding-heart monkey’ or gelada baboon. Grasses make up ninety percent of the baboon’s diet. The monkey prefers to make habitats on rocky areas or cliffs where it could safely spend…
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Finger Monkey Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
Also known as the pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea), finger monkey is the world’s smallest true monkey and is also one of the smallest primates. It is nearly the size of a human finger which is why it is called a finger monkey. Pygmy marmosets mainly occur in evergreen forests of the Amazon Basin in South America. A finger…
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Colobus Monkey Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The colobus monkey (colobids) is a group of monkeys that are extremely rare within their limited range. Common among these monkeys is black and white colobus monkey which are mainly recognized by their black fur. Red colobus monkeys are the largest of the colobus monkeys. Colobus Monkey Facts Anatomy Colobus monkeys are medium-size monkeys but…
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What Do Howler Monkeys Eat | Howler Monkey Diet
Howler monkeys are the only species of the New World Monkey which specializes in eating leaves. They are the only folivores as they mostly rely on fruits, leaves, flowers, nuts and buds. Howlers prefer to consume mature leaves but these leaves offer much of cellulose which provides less energy. Sometimes howlers eat too many leaves…
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Japanese Macaque Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) or snow monkey is a native species of Japan. It is a New World Monkey. The macaque is thought to survive in extreme cold climates where the land is covered with snow all year round. It is not possible for other primates to live in such cold weather. Japanese Macaque…
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Yellow Tailed Woolly Monkey Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Behavior
The yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Oreonax flavicauda) is one of the rare primate species belong to the New World. The monkey is native to Peru. It is found in San Martin and Peruvian Andes. The yellow-tailed woolly monkey is critically endangered but is believed to go extinct in the wild because scientists had only a few…
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Black Spider Monkey Facts | Red-faced Spider Monkey
The black spider monkey (Ateles paniscus) is almost entirely black due to its long glossy black hair covering its body. Do you want to know more about them? Keep on reading to know amazing Black Spider Monkey Facts especially for kids. The face of Black Spider Monkeyis somewhat pinkish red which is what makes this species…
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What Do Baboons Eat | Baboons Ecology and Diet
Baboons are ground-dwelling species and they fancy living in open areas such as open savanna and open woodland hills across Africa. Generally they are herbivorous but their diet is omnivorous too. Baboons supplement their diet with some insects and they also feed on fish. What Do Baboons Eat Baboons are known to prey on trout…
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Why are Chimpanzees Endangered | Endangered Apes
Chimpanzees are in danger of dying out and in the next 50 years they could become extinct. Prominent among the responsible factors is a human disturbance which is pushing many chimps to the brink of extinction. Once they were widespread all across the 25 Africa countries but currently they are found in no more than…
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Where Do Chimpanzees Live | Distribution and Habitat
It won’t be wrong if I say that chimpanzees are the most intelligent species in the entire animal kingdom—second only to human intelligence. It is arguably one of the great apes which has long been studied and admired for its unique wild behavior. The ape is divided into two species: common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) and…
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What Do Orangutans Eat in the Wild | Orangutans Feeding & Diet
Orangutans are the largest arboreal creatures on earth. Currently they live in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. They have classified into two main species: Bornean Orangutan (P. pygmaeus) and Sumatran Orangutan (P. abelii). Of all the great apes they are the most arboreal as they spend almost all the time on trees. What Do…
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What Do Lemurs Eat | Lemur’s Diet
Lemurs are herbivores and they typically feed on plant foods such as pollen, leaves, seed pods, nectar, seeds, and fruits. They supplement their diet with some insects and other small vertebrates and invertebrates including birds’ eggs. The smallest lemur species typically rely on fruits and insects while the larger species are almost exclusively herbivorous. What…
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Ring Tailed Lemur Facts | Arboreal Creatures
The ring tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is a large primate that is unique among lemurs precisely due to its long black-and-white tail. The lemur is a native animal of the island of Madagascar. It is found in the forests and scrubs in the southern range of the island. The ringtail stays active all day and…
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