Monkeys
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Gorillas in the Mist – the story of Dian Fossey
Dian Fossey and her story Gorillas in the Mist “Her greatest misfortune was that she was not born a gorilla”…
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Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus)
Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) This arboreal monkey stands out of other primates, not only with its impressive jumps but also…
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Chimpanzee – human cousin?
Chimpanzees (chimps) 4% – that’s exactly the difference between chimpanzees and humans. Our DNA is the same in 96% (some…
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Pygmy marmoset – the smallest monkey in the world
The pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) Those small inhabitants of the South American jungle live mainly on trees. The pygmy marmoset,…
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Mandrill – the largest Old World monkey
Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) Mandrills are one of the largest monkeys in the world. Only gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans* surpass them…
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