Monkeys and apes are both primates, with the monkey's tail distinguishing it from apes. Learn more about the differences between monkeys and apes. read more
While apes and monkeys are both primates, and are part of the same primate suborder, there are lots of differences between them. There are also lots of other sorts of primates. The distinction between different primate groups is based on physical characteristics and evolutionary ancestry. read more
For much of history, people have used the terms "monkey" and "ape" interchangeably. In fact, many people today will refer to apes as monkeys and vice versa. There are definite differences between the two, though. Before looking at differences, it's important to know that apes and monkeys are both primates. read more
Though ape and monkey are often used interchangeably in the English language, they are not the same from a scientific point of view. Apes and monkeys are primates that have evolved different physical and mental characteristics throughout time to respond to different needs and environments. read more