Monkeys are some of the most widespread animals but despite being common in various parts of the world there are various misconceptions about these mammals. First of all, monkeys are usually confused with apes and not many people realize that there are over 260 known living species.

Today we’d like to present you with a list of interesting facts that everyone – old and young, kids and adults – should know about monkeys.

Fun facts featured in this top list video:

- the main differences between apes and monkeys;

- biggest and smallest monkey species;

- Proboscis monkeys and the uses for their long noses;

- how smart are monkeys in general and capuchins in particular;

- who carries the title of the loudest animal in the New World;

- how tarsier use their large eyes and other natural adaptations;

- the rarest species: barbary macaques; Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys; silky sifakas.

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