Ape vs. Monkey - What’s the Difference?
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3. Different Appearance
• Arms
How long are the arms? In great apes (and gibbons) the arms are longer than the legs. In other primates, they are the same length or shorter.
• Tail
Which primate species have a tail? Great apes don't have one, but many other primates do. The tail helps them keep their balance as they jump from branch to branch.
Gibbon (Ape)
Tarsier (Monkey)
- Table of Contents
- 0. Introduction
- 1. Size and Weight
- 2. Which Primates Can Swing?
- 3. Anatomy and Appearance
- 4. Which Primates Can Walk?
- 5. Which Primates Use Tools?
- 6. Summary