There are over 260 species of monkeys on Earth, belonging to two main families: Cercopithecidae (Old World monkeys) and Atelidae, Cebidae, and Pitheciidae (New World monkeys). These species are distributed across different regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Old World monkeys, which are found in Africa and Asia, include various species like macaques, baboons, colobus monkeys, and langurs, among others. New World monkeys, found in Central and South America, include species like howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchins, and marmosets.
These monkeys exhibit a wide range of adaptations and behaviors, making them one of the most diverse and fascinating groups of animals on our planet. They vary in size, habitat, diet, and social structures, and each species has its unique characteristics and ecological role in its respective environment.