Primate Species

noun A small to medium-sized primate that typically has a long tail, most kinds of which live in trees in tropical countries.

• The scientist observed the monkey's behavior in its natural habitat.
• I saw a monkey swinging from tree to tree at the zoo.
• That guy is a total monkey - always causing trouble.
• Her mind was a monkey, jumping from one thought to another.

noun A type of lemur native to Madagascar, known for its large eyes and long tail

• The Indri is a critically endangered species of lemur found in Madagascar.
• I saw a picture of an Indri lemur online and it was so cute!
• I heard that Indri lemurs are known for their acrobatic skills in the trees.
• The Indri lemur's haunting call echoes through the rainforest like a melancholic song.

noun a type of monkey found in Asia and Africa, typically having a short tail and cheek pouches for holding food

• The macaque is a type of monkey found in various parts of Asia.
• I saw a group of macaques playing by the river.
• That macaque stole my sandwich when I wasn't looking!
• The politician was compared to a macaque for his erratic behavior.

noun a type of monkey native to Sri Lanka and southern India

• The wanderoo is a type of monkey found in South India.
• I saw a cute wanderoo at the zoo yesterday.
• Check out that funky wanderoo swinging from tree to tree!
• Her mind wandered like a wanderoo through the forest of thoughts.

noun a type of primate found in Madagascar, typically with a pointed snout and large eyes

• The lemur is a primate native to Madagascar.
• I saw a cute lemur at the zoo yesterday.
• That lemur is totally chill, dude.
• Her mind was racing like a lemur jumping from tree to tree.