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REMonkeys belong to the order of Primates and are divided into two main groups: Old World Monkeys (found in Africa and Asia) and New World Monkeys (found in Central and South America). The key difference is often their tails: New World Monkeys (like Spider Monkeys) frequently have prehensile tails that can grasp objects and tree branches, acting like a fifth limb, while Old World Monkeys do not. A surprising biological fact is that the smallest monkey in the world is the Pygmy Marmoset, which weighs only about 100 grams, while the largest is the Mandrill, which can weigh up to 35 kg. Monkeys are incredibly social animals, often living in large, complex groups called troops. They communicate using a wide variety of facial expressions, vocalizations, and body postures. Intriguingly, like humans, some monkey species, particularly the Capuchin Monkey, have been observed using tools in the wild, such as using rocks to crack nuts or branches to ward off predators.
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