A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Uakari (Cacajao)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the cacajo, more commonly known as the uakari.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus Pygerythrus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Chlorocebus pygerthyrus, otherwise known as the velvet monkey.
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International Primate Protection League
The International Primate Protection League was founded in 1973 and, since this time, has been working continuously for the well-being of primates. Includes news and recent developments concerning primates, a topic search engine, audio,...
Read Works
Read Works: Amazing Animal Helpers
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage shared information about the helpfulness of dolphins, dogs, monkeys, and horses. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Read Works
Read Works: Monkey Business
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about monkeys that live in India. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: A Tricky Monkey
[Free Registration/Login Required] This story tells the story that teaches a lesson about trust. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
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Read Works: Mohawk Monkey Discovered
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a new monkey species found in Tanzania. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Mohawk Monkey Discovered
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the highland mangabey, a new species of monkey found in Tanzania. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Primates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] If primates are mammals, what makes them seem so different from most mammals? Primates, including humans, have several unique features. Some adaptations give...
Starfall
Starfall: Morning Three Night Four
This interactive ebook features the text and optional audio of the old Chinese fable, Morning Three Night Four.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Golden Lion Tamarin
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the golden lion tamarin focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Allen's Swamp Monkey
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about Allen's swamp monkeys with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Geoffroy's Marmoset
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the Geoffroy's marmoset.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Mandrill
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the mandrill focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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San Francisco Zoo: Mandrill
Meet the mandrill, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Pig Tailed Langur
Informational data on the taxonomy of the Pig-tailed Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Langur
Provides informational data on the taxonomy of the Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Pygmy Marmoset
A brief overview of the pygmy marmoset and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Goeldi's Monkey
As part of the Primates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Goeldi's Monkey. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet,...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Handed Spider Monkey
Find out more about the black-handed spider monkey by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide offers details on the appearance, environment, eating habits and other...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Callimico
Get acquainted with the callimico while reading this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts, a photo, and highlights on the appearance, habitat, and social habits of this unique monkey.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Colobus Monkey
In addition to quick facts and a photo, the Brookfield Zoo provides information on the social and eatings habits, appearance, habitat, and other characteristics of the colobus monkey, who despite having no thumbs move around trees fairly...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Cotton Top Tamarin
One page profile of the cotton-top tamarin that provides quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation, breeding habits, social traits, and other unique characteristics of this endangered animal.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Golden Headed Lion Tamarin
As part of the Primates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on...