Monkey
Monkeys are mammals that belong to a group of animals called primates. Apes and man are two other kinds of primates. There are two major groups of monkeys, Old World and New World. Old World monkeys live in Asia and Africa. New World monkeys live in southern Mexico and Central and South America. Most kinds of monkeys live in forests in tropical climates. Nearly all kinds have tails, unlike apes. Many kinds can grasp and hold things with them. Monkeys are intelligent, but not as intelligent as apes. They are agile and can grip branches with their feet and hands. But they do not swing from branches as apes do. Most monkeys eat fruits and plants. Some eat meat and insects.