Capuchin monkeys are the new world monkeys belonging to the subfamily Cabinae. The Capuchin Monkey Scientific Name is Cabinae. These monkeys are used in different television shows and movies due to their organ-grinder behavior. They are found in South and Central America in tropical forests. The other name for this monkey is Sapajou. This breed is considered one of the most … [Read more...]

The Howler Monkeys are considered the largest New World monkeys and usually live in South and Central America. These animal species, with the broad side-opening nostrils, have the scientific name of Alouatta. They have average body lengths of about 28 inches and long prehensile tails of 23 to 36 inches. In addition to this, howler monkey noise is also of great concern because … [Read more...]

The Mandrills are considered the largest colorful Old World monkeys and are found in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, and the rainforests of equatorial Africa. Mandrillus sphinx is the scientific name of these animal species. The tails of males are longer than those of females. When these monkeys are excited, their colors become very bright. They have blue and purple-colored … [Read more...]

These monkeys belong to the genus Saimiri and subfamily Saimirinae. The Monkey Squirrel lives in South and Central America. This monkey prefers to live in the primary or secondary forests. They are omnivorous, and the Squirrel Monkey Diet includes fruits and insects. Monkey Squirrels live in groups that can be as many as 300-400 usually. The groups found together to search for … [Read more...]

The emperor tamarin monkey is named so because of its close resemblance to the German emperor Wilhelm ii. The scientific name of it is the Saguinus imperator. It is of small size and has a long white-colored moustache. They are mostly found in the rainforests of Brazil, Bolivia, South America, and Southwest Amazon Basin. These animal species weigh only 1.10 pounds. In addition … [Read more...]