Every type of monkey — New World, Old World, apes, and pet breeds — with baby names and facts.
A baby monkey is called an infant. Baby apes (gorillas, chimps, orangutans) are also called infants. Unlike many animals, monkey infants are highly dependent — they cling to their mother's belly for the first few months, then ride on her back.
Baby: Infant
Smartest New World monkey — used in movies and as service animals
Baby: Infant
Loudest land animal — call heard 3 miles away
Baby: Infant
No thumbs — uses tail as a 5th limb
Baby: Infant
Most common lab monkey — tiny and social
Baby: Infant
Lion tamarin has a golden mane — critically endangered
Baby: Infant
Largest monkey — males weigh up to 80 lbs
Baby: Infant
Most widespread primate genus — lives in snow and cities
Baby: Infant
No thumbs — "colobus" means "mutilated" in Greek
Baby: Infant
Most colorful mammal — blue and red face
Baby: Infant
Has different alarm calls for leopards, eagles, and snakes
Baby: Infant
Our closest relative — 98.7% DNA match with humans
Baby: Infant
Baby gorillas ride on mother's back for 3 years
Baby: Infant
Most dependent baby — stays with mother 6-9 years
Baby: Infant
"Make love not war" — resolves conflict through affection
Baby: Infant
Smallest monkey — adults weigh just 4 oz
Baby: Infant
Most popular pet monkey — but needs 24/7 care
Baby: Infant
Small and social — but illegal in many states
Baby: Infant
Hardy and adaptable — but can live 25+ years