• Question: What are the similarities between humans and monkeys

    Asked by Curious to Maria on 20 Nov 2019.
    • Photo: Maria McNamara

      Maria McNamara answered on 20 Nov 2019:


      Lots. We share a lot of our DNA with monkeys – 95%. We are both primates, characterised by opposable thumbs, forward-facing eyes, and large brains. We use tools and form lifelong social bonds.

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