Monkey Worksheet - Free Printable

Here is the information to help you fill out your worksheet about monkeys. Since there are many different types of monkeys, these answers describe general facts that apply to most of them.

Description:
Monkeys are mammals with fur. Most have long arms and legs, hands with fingers for grasping, and a long tail that helps them balance while climbing. They usually have forward-facing eyes and expressive faces.

Where do they live?
Most monkeys live in warm places like tropical rainforests, grasslands, or mountains. You can find them in parts of South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia.

Size:
Moncomes in many sizes! The smallest monkey (the Pygmy Marmoset) is about the size of a human finger (5–6 inches). The largest monkeys (like Baboons) can be as big as a medium-sized dog (up to 3 feet tall).

Life span:
In the wild, monkeys usually live between 10 and 20 years. In zoos, where they are safe and well-fed, they can live up to 30 or even 40 years.

Habitat:
Their habitat is mostly trees (arboreal), but some kinds live on the ground. They need areas with plenty of plants, fruits, and space to climb or run.

Diet:
Most monkeys are omnivores. This means they eat both plants and animals. Their main food is fruit, leaves, nuts, and seeds. They also eat insects, eggs, and sometimes small lizards.

How do they behave?
Monkeys are very social animals. They live in large groups called troops. They spend a lot of time grooming each other (picking through fur) to stay clean and make friends. They are smart, playful, and use sounds and body language to talk to each other.

Status:
Many species of monkeys are currently endangered. This means their numbers are dropping because people are cutting down forests where they live and hunting them. Some species are listed as "Vulnerable" or "Critically Endangered."