Monkey Collection (#96)

Mountain Gorilla (Beringei beringei), Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uganda, Africa

The black bearded saki (Chiropotes satanas)
Illustration of the black bearded saki (Chiropotes satanas)

Spectral tarsier (Tarsius tarsier)
Illustration of a Spectral tarsier (Tarsius tarsier)

Black lemur (Lemur macaco)
Illustration of a Black lemur (Lemur macaco)

Common Marmoset illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Red howling monkey
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Horned monkey illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Squirrel monkey illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Silky monkey illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Mandrill illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Indri illustration 1869
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Lemur illsutration 1869
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Spider monkey illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Proboscis monkey illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Orangutan illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Antique illustration gorilla 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Savage ape illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

WOMAN AND DOLL, c1915. Two women and a stuffed monkey doll. Photograph, early 20th century

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. Monkey fight. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. The cold lairs. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

POSTER: LANGUAGE, 1887. Poster showing a variety animals, objects, activities, and people, labelled with both the Japanese and English word. Woodcut by Kamekichi Tsunajima, 1887

Gorilla family engraving 1853
Gorilla engraving 1853

Macaques engraving 1882

Gorilla engraving 1882

Baboons engraving 1882

Macaque engraving 1855
The Naturalist Library by Sir William Jardine VolV Mammalia Introduction

Monkeys engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Young orangutan engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Mangabey monkey engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Gorilla and Lar gibbon engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Chimpanzee engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Golden Marmoset engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Gibbon engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

babuin baboon engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Spider monkey engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Sapajou monkey engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Moloch monkey engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Orangutan skull engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Lemurine engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Orangutan engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Howling monkey skull engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Baboon monkey engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Spider monkey skeleton engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Proboscis monkey engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Gorilla engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Douc monkey engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Monkey engraving 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, By W. Bicknell, Tallis 1851 - London

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Monkeys: From Endangered Monkey Puzzle Trees to Playful Macaques" Monkey puzzle trees, scientifically known as Araucaria imbricata or Araucaria araucana, are captivating evergreens that have survived for millions of years. These ancient trees, native to South America and now endangered, feature sharp and spiky leaves resembling a puzzle. Their unique appearance has earned them the nickname "monkey puzzle tree. " In Southeast Asia's Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud, Bali, visitors can witness the enchanting sight of long-tailed macaques swinging from tree branches. These mischievous primates bring joy to all who encounter them in this sanctuary nestled amidst lush greenery. Picture No. 11014536 captures the playful nature of these macaques as they interact with each other and their surroundings. Picture No. 10909605 showcases their expressive faces filled with curiosity and intelligence. The artistic world also finds inspiration in monkeys' charm and character. Anisetta Evangelisti's poster design featuring a monkey adds a touch of whimsy to any space (Picture No. 10889141). Meanwhile, Picture No. 11675844 portrays an oil painting titled "A Satire of the Folly of Tulip Mania, " where monkeys symbolize human folly through their association with greed. Monkeys hold significant cultural importance too; just look at Gibraltar's Barbary macaque population (Barbary ape). These charismatic creatures roam freely on Europe's only wild primate population habitat (Picture No. 1874 Darwin cartoon by Faustin). Even science recognizes our connection with monkeys through comparative embryology studies conducted by the American Museum of Natural History in 1932 (Picture No. COMPARATIVE EMBRYOLOGY). This chart illustrates how our development shares similarities with various species—from fish embryos to humans—highlighting our shared ancestry.