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There are hundreds of different species of primates, monkeys, orangutans, Gorillas, chimpanzees, gibbons and apes.
Primates are the most intelligent animals on the world apart from humans. We evolved from primates. |
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Some different Primates...
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Apes and Monkeys...
live in two different continents. Apes live in Africa but monkeys live in South America. The
capuchin is the smallest of the apes. They both live in the rainforest and feed on the fruit, and leaves. They spend most of their time swinging through tree branches. Monkeys either have long, strong
ars to help them swing, or they swing by their tails.
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Orangutans...
are endangered species. They are protected and illegal to hunt yet still only 17 years and the
species will be extinct. This is due to the cutting down of their habit.
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Gorillas...
are the largest of all primates. They can weigh as much as 275kg. They live in forest areas. They
spend most of their time looking for food. Which consists of fruit and other berries. If gorrillas live near crop fields and farms they are likely to eat those crops. Gorillas are now endangered animals
because farmers are killing those found on their land.
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