5 Types Of Apes In The World
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Apes are primates that are divided into two families: the great apes and the lesser apes
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The main difference between the two is their size, with great apes being larger and more intelligent
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Here are five types of apes in the world
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Gibbons are the smallest apes, usually weighing between 12 and 17 pounds and measuring 15 to 26 inches long
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Orangutans are great apes native to Asia and live in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. They have long limbs and special feet with long toes for grasping branches
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Gorillas are the largest and heaviest of all apes. Native to Central Africa, they are known for their intelligence
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Chimpanzees are great apes with coarse black hair, long arms, short legs, and flat faces
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Bonobos are also great apes, but they are usually smaller, leaner, and darker than chimpanzees, and have a more slender build
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