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  1. Ape - Wikipedia

    While the great apes are considerably larger than monkeys, gibbons (lesser apes) are smaller than some monkeys. Apes are considered to be more intelligent than monkeys, which are considered to …

  2. Ape | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apes are found in the tropical forests of western and central Africa and Southeast Asia. Apes are distinguished from monkeys by the complete absence of a tail and the presence of an …

  3. About Apes - Center for Great Apes

    There are four types of great apes: gorillas (Africa), bonobos (Africa), orangutans (SE Asia), and chimpanzees (Africa). Chimpanzees are great apes that live in the tropical rain forests of Africa from …

  4. APES Atlas | IUCN PSG SGA

    It provides a comprehensive overview of ape populations worldwide and the challenges they face, as well as highlighting the efforts being made to protect apes in the wild.

  5. Great apes are humans' closest relatives, but many are endangered by ...

    5 days ago · Great apes are humans' closest relatives in the animal kingdom. As much as 98.8% of their DNA is shared, but while the number of humans living on Earth is increasing fast, other great apes …

  6. Apes: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    Welcome to the fascinating world of apes, a group of primates that share a lot with us humans, including intelligence, expressive faces, and the ability to use tools. This group includes some of our closest …

  7. Ape - New World Encyclopedia

    Apes are the members of the Hominoidea superfamily of primates. The hominoids consist of the various species of gibbons (or "lesser apes"), as well as gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and …

  8. Ape Animal Facts - Hominoidea - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Great apes are in Asia and Africa, finding habitat in the mountains, savannas, and jungles. Lesser apes are in Asia, inhabiting monsoon forests and tropical evergreen rainforests.

  9. Great Apes and Lesser Apes Conservation Facts | IFAW

    Learn more about the different types of apes, including the great apes and lesser apes, as well as the urgent threats they face and how you can help them.

  10. Primates: Facts about the group that includes humans, apes, monkeys …

    Apr 15, 2025 · Primates are a group of mammals that includes humans and our close relatives, such as apes, monkeys and lemurs. Monkeys, such as capuchins and macaques; prosimians, like lemurs …