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Old World vs. New World Monkeys: 7 Major Differences Explained

Discover the seven key anatomical and behavioral differences between New World and Old World monkeys.

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Old World vs. New World Monkeys: 7 Major Differences Explained

There are two general types of monkeys, distinguished by their evolutionary and geographic relationships. Knowing the differences between the New World species of Central and South America, and the Old World species of Africa and Asia, reveals interesting evolutionary adaptations. There are seven distinct anatomical and behavioral characteristics that will clearly distinguish these separate lines of primates.
 

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