Many people often use the terms “ape” and “monkey” interchangeably. In fact, many people will also refer to apes as monkeys and likewise refer to monkeys as apes. While it is important to note that apes and monkeys are both considered primates, they have many definite differences.

The easiest and quickest way to tell monkeys and apes apart is by looking for a tail. Most monkeys have tails, while all apes do not have tails. Apes tend to live longer than monkeys, and they are also normally larger than monkeys. Monkeys run along branches when they move through trees, while apes swing from branch to branch using their arms.

Apes and monkeys are both divided into two different groups, under which each different species falls. Different ape species include chimpanzees, gibbons, gorillas, bonobos, and orangutans while different monkey species include marmosets, baboons, capuchins, and macaques. 

Ape and Monkey Trivia: Fun Facts About Apes and Monkeys for Kids goes into much greater detail about the similarities and differences between apes and monkeys. It then dives deeper into exactly what apes are, as well as exactly what monkeys are. There are also three separate chapters on the most famous and popular apes, from celebrities and movie stars to primates from our history, and even the most famous primates from zoos all around the world.

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