At the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, one group of captive chimps has taken to dangling grass out of their ears, a trend ...

You may not be able to tell by the tail alone, as many animals feature bushy tails! Luckily, these fluffy tails come in all different shapes and sizes, so with a little deductive reasoning, you should ...

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Like monkeys, they have long, prehensile tails—usually 10 to 24 inches in length—with bare tips that provide a better grip and help them climb effortlessly through the trees. There are several species ...

Howler Monkey. Image via Openverse. Howler monkeys belong to the group of New World monkeys known as “prehensile-tailed” primates. Their remarkable tails function effectively as a fifth limb, equipped ...

Perhaps one of the most remarkable adaptations found in New World monkeys is the prehensile tail, which functions essentially as a fifth limb. Many New World monkey species, such as spider monkeys, ...