Unlike the "wet-nosed" lemurs, anthropoids have dry noses and highly mobile upper lips, allowing for a wide range of facial expressions. A Tale of Two Worlds
While the broader primate world includes lemurs and lorises, anthropoids are distinguished by their larger brains, complex social lives, and flat-faced features. Here is a look at what makes this branch of the evolutionary tree so special. anthropoidea
We have a significantly higher brain-to-body mass ratio, particularly in the visual cortex, which helps us process complex social cues. Unlike the "wet-nosed" lemurs, anthropoids have dry noses
The Anthropoidea are generally split into two major groups based on where they evolved: We have a significantly higher brain-to-body mass ratio,
Found in Central and South America, these monkeys often have flat, broad noses and prehensile tails that act like a fifth limb.
This group includes everything from macaques to humans. We are characterized by downward-pointing nostrils and, in the case of apes, the complete absence of a tail. Where Do Humans Fit In?
Have you ever wondered what connects a tiny squirrel monkey in the Amazon to a silverback gorilla in Africa—and ultimately to you? The answer lies in the Anthropoidea (or simians), the fascinating suborder of "higher primates" that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.