Downloading movies is a crime. However, copying these facts is perfectly legal, so I'm not going to stop anybody! That's why they're all here - no randomiser in play. All facts use collective pronouns, because each monkey describes itself (I totally interviewed primates at the local zoo).
We are often called “costumed apes” because of our incredible colours; we are the most colourful monkeys! We have bright red lower legs, blue-gray arms, a white tail, and a golden-orange face framed with white whiskers.
We live in the forests of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, spending most of our 25 years high in the canopy.
We are Endangered, so there are not many of us moving gracefully through the trees in our small family groups anymore. As we are so rare, it will be expensive, but Jack wants to go to "ZooPark De Beauval" in France to see one of us!
We eat leaves, so our multi-chambered stomach helps us digest tough plants. This allows us to survive on a diet with very little competition.
Us doucs may be crazily crimson, but we are shy and quiet, so we prefer not to leave the canopy.
We are one of the smallest species in the world, since we weigh as little as 230 grams!
Our claws, rather than flat nails (like most primates), let us cling vertically to tree trunks with ease.
Our survival is all thanks to our unusual diet: we use our sharp lower teeth to bore holes in tree bark, from which we feed on sap and gum. This is not a popular food source among most primates; we have zero competition!
We live in small, trusting family groups and are confidently cooperative. When babies are born (often twins), the father and older siblings carry them for the majority of the day, with feeding time as an exception. Teamwork helps groups survive by keeping babies safe.
Us common marmosets are listed as Least Concern, so we should remain common (like the name suggests) for many years to come! Despite this, habitat loss and pet trade are frequent issues for us.
Us tamarins are incredibly social primates, so we live in family groups of 2 to 8 members.
We have luxurious golden-orange fur, which helps us blend into the sunny forest canopy to avoid predators.
Despite being tiny monkeys, we are always active during the day, leaping through the treetops with impressive speed as we forage for fruits and bugs.
We communicate using high-pitched calls to stay in touch and track the location of others. Family members share responsibilities, with older siblings helping to look out for the younger ones! It is a rare and lovely behavior for primates.
We are sadly listed as Endangered, but our population has been slightly increasing thanks to conservation efforts. Unfortunately, habitat loss is still a significant threat because of deforestation.
We have been titled the "incredible acrobats of the rainforest", using long, prehensile tails as a fifth limb to swing through the treetops. Our tails are so strong and flexible that they can support our entire body weights and even pick up small objects. Because we have hook-like hands with lesser thumbs, gripping branches tightly and moving swiftly between trees is easy!
We focus on fruits but also eat seeds, leaves, and flowers, making us important seed spreaders for the ecosystems around us!
Us spider monkeys are listed as Endangered or Critically Endangered, depending on the species. You can blame habitat loss and hunting; you should be protecting forest habitats for our survival.
We are found in the mangrove forests and swamps of Borneo, and extremely famous for our large, orange noses. Males use an oversized nose to amplify their calls, which helps attract mates and establish dominance within groups.
Us proboscis monkeys are also excellent swimmers, since our webbed feet and hands allow us to cross rivers and escape predators like crocodiles. We often leap from trees into the water, showing off our incredible agility and fearlessness.
Disappointingly, we are listed as Endangered, due to habitat destruction and hunting. Conservation efforts focus on protecting the mangrove biome by reducing human-wildlife conflict.