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well an orangutan has been swimming in a orangutan shelter her name was princess she is one of the most intelligent Orangutans ever. but most monkeys and lemurs cant swim, but chimpanzees Bonobos and Orangutans have been seen wading through the water using sticks to balance themselves if its deep. hope that helped you!
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∙ 15y agoPrimates can swim but often they only swim if they have to. Especially primates with a lot of hair eg. an ourangutan, as they dont like to get their hair wet because i becomes too heavy for their comfort.Primates can swim but often they only swim if they have to. Especially primates with a lot of hair eg. an ourangutan, as they dont like to get their hair wet because i becomes too heavy for their comfort.
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which primate live in water?
No primates are aquatic. All primates live on land. Only a few can swim at all, and humans are one of these.
Can Elephant swim?
Yes, they are good swimmers.
What is the same about monkeys and apes?
They are both primates. They climb on trees. They both cannot swim. They throw poo. Really smelly poo. Why don't you research that for yourself? See what information lies within the internet. Or maybe you can read some books about primates.
Adaptation of animals in tropical region?
Most species of animals have adapted well to tropical regions. Predators have developed the ability to swim, and primates have evolved to be nocturnal feeders.
What is the difference between primates and chimpanzees?
All chimpanzees are primates but not all primates are chimpanzees. Humans, for instance, are primates.
Why are all primates mammals?
If you mean "Are all mammals primates?" then the answer is no. Primates are a type of mammal. All primates are mammals. Not all mammals are primates. For example, cats, dogs, bears, rodents... these are all mammals, but not primates.
Do primates have thumbs?
yes, all and only primates primates have thumbs
Which animal has no nails?
Primates
Are dogs primates?
No!! Dogs are Canines, not primates.
What is a sentence for the word primates?
Stop acting like a bunch of primates! Aren't gorillas primates?
What group does a monkey fit into?
A group of monkeys is called a troop.Monkeys are in the taxonomic order Primates(primates), suborder Haplorhini ("dry-nosed").
Are placental mammals and primates are same?
No. Primates are a group of placental mammals, but there are many placental mammals that are not primates.
