The ancient Egyptians, as it turns out, were up to a bit of monkey business. They raised baboons in captivity, subjected them to poor living conditions and then mummified them, according to a study ...

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Monkeys live throughout Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America. They’re distinct from other types of primate, like great apes (gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos, gibbons) and ...

Baboons are among the largest monkeys in the world, typically standing 20 to 47 inches tall and weighing 50 to 100 pounds, depending on the species. In addition to their size, baboons also have sharp ...