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yes. monkeys fingernails cover only one side of the fingertip and protects the motion and sensitivity of their fingertips. thanks!!
Humans and other species of apes have opposable thumbs, most likely because such a hand structure is well suited for climbing trees and things, and grabbing and gripping.
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Are chimpanzee's apes or monkeys?
chimpanzees are monkeys no, chimpanzees are apes and not monkeys
Are monkeys smaller then apes?
Yes, monkeys are smallers then apes.
Where do apes and monkeys live?
The apes and monkeys live in trees.
How can you tell Orangutans are monkeys or apes?
monkeys have tails apes do not orangutangs are apes so they do not have tails
In the ape family a monkey that starts with i?
There are no monkeys in the ape family. Apes are apes and monkeys are monkeys.
Are apes and monkeys alike?
Monkeys are primates, but not all primates are monkeys. Primates also include lemurs, tarsiers, and apes.
What are some similarities between apes and monkeys?
apes are bigger than monkeys
Are monkeys and apes the same species?
No, apes and monkeys are not even the same genus. There are many differennt species of apes and there are many different species of monkeys.
Do proboscis monkeys have flat fingernails?
they do have flat fingernails
What are the different of monkeys and apes?
Monkeys are small and have a tail Apes are larger and don't have a tail
Where do captured monkeys and apes get sent to?
The captured monkeys and apes are usually sent to the Zoo.
What is the difference between monkeys and apes?
From what I've read, two of the main differances are that monkeys are generally considered intelligent, and unlike apes, they usually have tails. (according to wikipedia)- Monkeys have tails and apes do not.- Monkeys have slanted nasal openings.- Apes have rounded nasal openings.- Apes generally have bigger brains and larger bodies than monkeys.- Monkeys have web foot and apes do not have.- Monkeys are smaller in terms of size and apes are biggerThe distinction has more to do with taxonomy than macroscopic differences, which applies as general guides more than rules (they have been separated on these standards though, at the very beginning):- Apes are : Chimps, Gorillas, Orangutans and Gibbons.- Monkeys are all primates non-apes and non-prosimians (lemurs)Apes don't have tails and monkeys do. Also apes are much bigger and stronger
