Primate

Order of mammals including monkeys, apes, and humans.

primates anthropoids

Primates are mammals characterized by five-fingered hands, and typically, the presence of a large relative brain size. They are an order within the class Mammalia and include monkeys, apes, and humans.

/ˈpraɪmeɪt/

From Latin primatus, meaning 'first rank' or 'chief'.

Primates are a group of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans, known for their intelligence and grasping hands.

The smallest primate is Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, which weighs less than an ounce
Some primates, like chimpanzees, can learn sign language
Primates have opposable thumbs, allowing them to grip objects

What is a primate? A group of mammals including monkeys, apes, and humans
Where do primates live? Primates are found in various habitats across Africa, Asia, and South America
What characteristics define a primate? Primates typically have five-fingered hands, large brains relative to body size, and forward-facing eyes

mammal animal

monkey ape human lemur tarsier

mammalia animal kingdom

animal biological group