10/16/2026
🐒 FUN FACT! 🐒
Monkey or Ape? What's the difference?
One of the easiest ways to tell them apart is by looking for a tail!
Monkeys – Most monkeys have tails, but did you know not all monkey tails work the same way?
Some monkeys, like spider monkeys, have prehensile tails that can grip branches and act almost like a fifth hand!
Other monkeys, like squirrel monkeys and marmosets, have non-prehensile tails that help with balance as they climb, jump, and move through the trees.
Apes – Gibbons, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos are all apes, and apes do not have tails!
Did you know? Gibbons are classified as lesser apes, but don't let the name fool you! They're incredibly agile and can swing through the treetops using their long, powerful arms.
Next time you visit Talkin' Monkeys Project Sanctuary, see if you can spot the differences between our monkeys and our gibbons!
Learning something new every day!
