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They're smarter, they walk on two legs and they're extremely dexterous with their fingers.

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Primates are a specific group of mammals characterized by forward-facing eyes, grasping hands, and large brains compared to body size. These adaptations allow primates to thrive in various environments and exhibit complex social behaviors not commonly seen in other mammals.

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Are gorillas mammals primate or amphibian?

mammals and primates. mammals and primates are kinda diff, but they're so close to each other.


Why are all primates mammals?

If you mean "Are all mammals primates?" then the answer is no. Primates are a type of mammal. All primates are mammals. Not all mammals are primates. For example, cats, dogs, bears, rodents... these are all mammals, but not primates.


What is the difference between primates and non primates mammals?

All mammals are not primates. There are mammals like deer, lions and bears and none of them are primates. However, all primates are mammals. There are only a select Family or Order of species that are primates, including Gorillas, Orangutangs, Humans, Baboons, Spider Monkeys, Chimpanzees, etc.


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No. Primates are a group of placental mammals, but there are many placental mammals that are not primates.


Do other mammals have fingerprints?

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Why and how did the primates branch off from the mammals?

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Are macaques mammals?

Yes. All monkeys and apes are primates, and all primates are mammals.


What group of mammals do humans belong to?

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Are snakes primates?

Primates are mammals. Snakes are reptiles.


How are primates different from all other mammals?

Primates have unique characteristics such as forward-facing eyes, grasping hands and feet, and a larger brain relative to body size. They also exhibit complex social behaviors and communication skills not seen in other mammals. Additionally, primates generally have an extended period of development and learning compared to other mammals.


Is an aye-aye a primate or a mammal?

Aye-ayes are both primates and mammals. (All primates are mammals.)


Are humans primates or mammals?

Humans are mammalsAnswer 2Mammals are warm-blooded, have fur or hair, feed their young with milk from mammary glands (breasts) and give birth to live young.Reptiles are cold blooded, have no fur or hair, do not feed their young with milk, and lay eggs.I'm sure you can work it out from that.