Primates

Primates
Primates form complex social units and many species possess adaptations suited for life in the trees, including dextrous hands and a prehensile tail. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about primates including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other mammal groups.

Bornean Orangutan
Bornean orangutans are tree-dwelling primates that inhabit the forests of Borneo. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about Bornean orangutans including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other animal groups.

Fork-Marked Lemur Pictures
A new species of fork-marked lemur has been discovered in the dry forests near Daraina, Madagascar.

Golden-Crowned Sifaka
Golden-crowned sifakas weigh more than 6 pounds and grow to lengths of about 19 inches. They have tufted ears, a black face, white trimming of fur around the face, and orange-gold fur on the top of their head and below their chin.

Red-Capped Mangabey Pictures
Zookeepers at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan this week announced their most recent arrival: a baby red-capped mangabey.

The Mysterious Barbary Macaque
High in the scrublands and fir forests of the Atlas Mountains roams a unique primate. The Barbary macaque is Africa's only macaque species—all other macaques (there are over 20 species in the genus) live in Asia.

White-Cheeked Crested Gibbon Pictures
Conservation International scientists have discovered a thriving population of critically endangered white-cheeked crested gibbons. The discovery follows three-years of searching for the rare primate in habitats throughout north-central Vietnam.

Aye-aye
The aye-aye is a nocturnal primate that feeds on wood-boring insects they find under bark. This profile explores basic facts about aye-ayes including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other primates.