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Did you know that there are over 300 different types of monkeys on Earth?
From the world's smallest monkey, the pygmy marmoset weighing as little as 4 ounces
to the world's largest monkey, the mandrill weighing as much as 77 pounds.
And it's not just the size of their bodies that make monkeys so unique.
Take the proboscis monkey for example - known for its extra-long nose.
Or the spider monkey with extremely long limbs and a tail.
Some monkeys have prehensile tails.
I'm sure you're like, what's that?
It's another limb that acts just like an arm.
Which makes it easy for them to glide through the jungle.
It's also the easiest way to tell monkeys and apes apart.
Sometimes they can be confusing.
Monkeys have tails, and apes don't.
Even though they're both members of the primate family.
And family is everything to monkeys.
Their social structure is how they thrive.
Monkey troops work together to find food, care for their young,
and protect one another.
But they also socialize through sound.
Like Geladas, who communicate with complex vocal sounds and lip smacks.
(monkey calls)
And Howler monkeys who are so loud, they can be heard up to three miles away.
(howling)
Monkeys are pretty awesome, they have big personalities and are the life of the party
wherever they go.
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