Uzkonosaya monkey and its sub types

Uzkonosye species of monkeys are quite numerous: at present zoologists number 96 of their varieties. They settled exclusively in the Eastern Hemisphere (except monkey monkeys and green monkeys, they were brought from Africa in the 17th century and they fully adapted to the tropical islands of the Caribbean Sea). Unlike the tailless monkeys, the crooked- tailed monkeys have anatomical features that are closer to the person. They have 32 teeth (36 of them have hooks), some of them have no tail at all, and those who have stayed do not use them when climbing trees. In most species, the pelvis performs the same functions as a human - it supports the internal organs when walking. Uzkonosye are divided into two main groups: marmoset and hominoid. There is another third family, parapithecines, which completely died out.

The distribution of these primates is very wide and is not limited to the tropical belt. Of course, the apical monkey prefers the evergreen forests rich in fruits and vegetative food, but it also occurs outside of them. The northernmost species is the Japanese mago (39 ° N). From winter frosts, which sometimes reach -12 ° C, these monkeys are rescued by hot springs. In Europe, only one species has survived to this day - the tailless monkey that inhabits Gibraltar (36 ° N). Also described are two breeds that live in the coniferous forests of Tibet: to resist the harsh continental climate monkeys are helped by thick wool.

They are mostly small animals, although within the family there are their maxims: the smallest monkey is considered to be a dwarf monkey (35 cm), and the largest monkey is a gorilla (meter and 75 cm). All the primates of this family have narrow nostrils (except for thick-nosed bodies with a wider nasal septum, they all lead a daily life.) Another characteristic feature is the cheek pouches where the animal puts food in its "reserve." In a more relaxed environment, when the individual Not afraid that the food will be taken away by the relatives, she takes it out, chews it and eats it.

Uzkonosaya monkey - like a monkey, and hominoid - has a fairly developed brain. She uses various devices for obtaining food: stones for cracking nuts, batons for hunting snakes. Primates clean the young resin shoots from the bark and thrust them into the anthill. Ants stick to a wand and monkeys lick them. Particularly amazing with their mental abilities are the anthropoid primates. Gorillas and chimps can learn the language of deaf and mute people.

The family of marmosets in its turn is divided into monkeys proper (macaques are also included) and dog-headed (baboons). In the latter, the lower part of the face clearly protrudes forward, which creates a resemblance to the canine muzzle. Baboons also develop fangs, which they demonstrate as a symbol of social status or in danger as a threat to the enemy. This uzkonosaya monkey lives in a society with an extremely developed hierarchy: in the pack each individual is subdued to someone and conquers someone. Zoologists believe that a similar hierarchy existed in the primitive herd of people.

Of the hominids of particular interest is a black monkey, also called a dwarf chimpanzee or bonobo. For a long time he was considered a chimpanzee, and only in 1957 was identified as a separate species. His skin is black (in a normal chimpanzee - pink), more sloping, narrow shoulders and long legs. It makes barking, sharp sounds. Bonobo inhabits the interfluve of the Loalaba and the Congo. Until now, this is a poorly studied species, and its population does not exceed ten thousand individuals. Long black hair, divided in the middle by parting, red lips on the black face, high forehead and intelligent eyes give the animal a completely human look.