Interesting Facts About Primates
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Primates, a diverse group including monkeys, apes, lemurs, and humans, are highly intelligent and social mammals.
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They are characterised by large brains, forward-facing eyes for 3D vision, and grasping hands with opposable thumbs.
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They rely on complex social structures, tool use, and slow development rates to survive, predominantly in tropical regions.
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Primates, particularly chimpanzees, use tools-such as sticks for fishing termites or stones to crack nuts-more than any other animal.
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Some species, like rhesus monkeys, have shown the ability to count. Instead of claws, most primates have flat nails.
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Many primates possess opposable thumbs, enabling precise handling of objects.
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Compared to other mammals of similar size, primates have slower development rates, meaning they reach maturity later and have longer lifespans.
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While many are arboreal (tree-dwelling), species like baboons and gorillas spend significant time on the ground.
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