![]() Capuchin monkey – These new-world monkeys are easily identified by their white face and cream-colored coat around their necks. The name “spider monkey” came about because they look like spiders when they hang upside down from their tails, with their legs and arms dangling. Spider monkey – These monkeys are known for their black color and long tails. Different Monkeys/Apes And Their Respective Lifespansġ. It has been discovered that monkeys live longer in captivity (zoos and animal reserves) than in the wild. Monkeys age just as slowly and gracefully as humans, and most times their lifespan may be prolonged if they are well taken care of. ![]() Humans can love up to 100 years, chimpanzees can live up to 50 years on average, Orangutans 50 years, and so on. Humans are the longest-lived members of this group, followed by the apes and monkeys. One thing that is common among primates besides their exceptional brains and intelligence, is their longevity. Animals like marmosets, lemurs, tarsiers, lorises, and gibbons all belong to this group. This class encompasses about 300 different species, including humans. Monkeys belong to the class of mammals known as primates. So why do these smart, and sometimes annoying creatures live so long? Why Do Monkeys Live So Long? Even dogs that we humans cater for, pet, and protect with all we have, only live for about 10 – 13 years, lions live for about 10 – 15 years, and rhinos, 40 years. ![]() For instance, the lifespan of baboons and gorillas falls in the range of 40 to 50 years, while mandrills may only live up to 20 years.Ī 20-50 years lifespan is quite a lot for an animal, and this longevity is another trait that makes monkeys similar to humans as well. Monkeys generally live between 20 and 50 years, although the actual lifespan of a monkey will depend on its species. One more thing that makes monkeys quite unique as well, is that they too, like us, can live for a long time. Monkeys are very fascinating creatures, and these human-like traits cut across all species, with some species (like chimpanzees) possessing higher levels of it. They walk like us(mostly), possess unique intelligence like we do, and can even create and use simple tools. In the entire animal kingdom, monkeys are the closest relative to humans. ![]()
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