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Animaux - Primates

Ici, vous apprendrez les noms des primates en anglais tels que "monkey", "ape" et "gorilla". Lisez la liste complètement pour en savoir plus.

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monkey
monkey
[nom]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

singe

singe

Ex: I watched as the monkey interacted with other members of its troop. 

J'ai regardé le singe interagir avec les autres membres de sa troupe.

ape
ape
[nom]

a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas

singe

singe

Ex: Researchers observed the social behaviors of apes in their natural habitat. 

Les chercheurs ont observé les comportements sociaux des singes dans leur habitat naturel.

bushbaby

a small nocturnal primate with long tail and very large eyes that lives on trees and is native to Africa

galago

galago

Ex: Researchers studied the bushbaby to understand its unusual behavior. 
baboon
baboon
[nom]

a large monkey with a doglike face and large teeth, native to Africa and South Asia

babouin

babouin

Ex: Male baboons are easily recognizable by their large size and distinctive mane, which becomes more prominent as they mature. 

Les babouins mâles sont facilement reconnaissables à leur grande taille et leur crinière distinctive, qui devient plus proéminente à mesure qu'ils grandissent.

orangutan

a large ape with a red coat and long arms that lives in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, the male of which develops a throat pouch

orang-outan

orang-outan

Ex: Orangutans use their long arms to move between branches. 
chimpanzee

an intelligent ape, with mainly black fur, which has no tail and is native to the forests of western and central Africa

chimpanzé

chimpanzé

Ex: Chimpanzees use tools like sticks and rocks to forage for food and solve problems, showcasing their remarkable intelligence. 

Les chimpanzés utilisent des outils comme des bâtons et des pierres pour chercher de la nourriture et résoudre des problèmes, démontrant ainsi leur intelligence remarquable.

gibbon
gibbon
[nom]

a small ape with long powerful arms and no tail that climbs trees, inhabiting subtropical forests of south-east Asia

gibbon

gibbon

Ex: Gibbons are known for their loud and complex songs. 
potto
potto
[nom]

a small nocturnal primate that has a short tail and moves very slowly, living in the rainforests of Africa

potto

potto

Ex: Researchers studied the potto to understand its unusual behavior. 
lemur
lemur
[nom]

a large-eyed primate with a pointed snout and long ringed tail that is originally from the island of Madagascar

lémur

lémur

Ex: Lemurs are known for their large eyes and long tails. 
mandrill

a primate species native to central and western Africa, known for its distinctive colorful face and impressive size

mandrill, drill

mandrill, drill

Ex: Researchers studied the mandrill to understand its complex social behavior. 
spider monkey

a primate species with a slender body, long limbs, and a prehensile tail, known for its exceptional agility and acrobatic behaviors in the trees of Central and South American rainforests

singe-araignée, atèle

singe-araignée, atèle

Ex: Spider monkeys live in the rainforests of Central and South America. 
capuchin

a type of primate known for its distinctive appearance, including a tuft of hair on its head

capucin

capucin

Ex: Researchers study capuchins because of their intelligence and problem-solving skills. 
rhesus monkey

a medium-sized primate species known for its distinctive red-brown fur, long tail, and prominent facial features

singe rhésus, macaque rhésus

singe rhésus, macaque rhésus

Ex: Researchers study the rhesus monkey because of its similarities to humans. 
howler monkey

a species of New World monkey recognized for its loud vocalizations, prehensile tail, and distinctive appearance

singe hurleur, alouate

singe hurleur, alouate

Ex: A howler monkey climbed through the rainforest using its strong tail. 
marmoset

a small, tree-dwelling primate known for its diminutive size, unique appearance, and social behavior, native to South America

marmouset, ouistiti

marmouset, ouistiti

Ex: Researchers studied the marmoset to learn more about its social behavior. 
golden marmoset

a small New World monkey species native to the rainforests of Brazil, known for its striking golden-orange fur

marmouset doré, ouistiti doré

marmouset doré, ouistiti doré

Ex: Researchers studied the golden marmoset to understand its behavior and habitat needs. 
woolly monkey

a large, arboreal primate found in South American rainforests, known for its shaggy fur, social behavior, and herbivorous diet

singe laineux, lagotriche

singe laineux, lagotriche

Ex: Researchers studied the woolly monkey to learn about its social groups. 
squirrel monkey

a small, agile primate found in the forests of Central and South America, known for its lively and social behavior, large eyes, and distinctively colored fur

sapajou, singe-écureuil

sapajou, singe-écureuil

Ex: Researchers studied the squirrel monkey to learn more about its social behavior. 
vervet monkey

a medium-sized Old World monkey with a colorful coat, distinct facial markings, and known for its social behavior and adaptability in various African habitats

singe vervet, grivet

singe vervet, grivet

Ex: Researchers studied the vervet monkey to understand its communication signals. 
titi monkey

a small to medium-sized New World monkey known for its long, fluffy tail, soft fur, and often monogamous social structure

titi, singe titi

titi, singe titi

Ex: Researchers studied the titi monkey to understand its social relationships. 
proboscis monkey

a primate species native to Borneo, characterized by its large, pendulous nose, reddish-brown coat in males, and arboreal lifestyle

nasique, singe à nez long

nasique, singe à nez long

Ex: Researchers studied the proboscis monkey to understand its unusual appearance and behavior. 
hussar monkey

a species of primate found in West Africa, known for its reddish coat, long tail, and distinctive facial markings

singe hussard, guenon hussarde

singe hussard, guenon hussarde

Ex: Researchers studied the hussar monkey to understand its behavior. 
green monkey

a primate species, typically found in Central and South America, with a green coat of fur

singe vert, sapajou vert

singe vert, sapajou vert

Ex: Researchers studied the green monkey to learn more about primate behavior. 
macaque
macaque
[nom]

a type of monkey that belongs to the Old World monkey family, characterized by their long tails, cheek pouches

macaque

macaque

Ex: Researchers study macaques because they have complex social behavior. 
colobus monkey

a primate species native to Africa, known for their striking appearance characterized by black and white fur, long tails, and absence of thumbs

colobe, singe colobe

colobe, singe colobe

Ex: Researchers studied the colobus monkey to understand its unique adaptations. 
bonnet monkey

a primate species found in South Asia, known for their dark-colored body, lighter "cap" on their head, long tail, and herbivorous diet

singe à bonnet, macaque à bonnet

singe à bonnet, macaque à bonnet

Ex: Researchers studied the bonnet monkey to learn more about its behavior. 
ring-tailed lemur

a primate species native to Madagascar, known for their unique appearance characterized by a long, striped tail with distinctive black and white rings

lémur catta, maki catta

lémur catta, maki catta

Ex: A ring-tailed lemur sat on a rock with its striped tail raised. 
galago
galago
[nom]

a small primate species found in Africa, known for their large eyes, long tail, and ability to leap and navigate through trees at night

galago, bushbaby

galago, bushbaby

Ex: Researchers studied the galago to understand its behavior and adaptations. 
loris
loris
[nom]

a primate species found in Southeast Asia and Africa, known for their slow and deliberate movements, large eyes, and nocturnal lifestyle

loris, lémurien lent

loris, lémurien lent

Ex: A loris uses its large eyes to see in dim forest conditions. 
tarsier
tarsier
[nom]

a small primate species found in Southeast Asia, known for their distinctive appearance characterized by large eyes

tarsier, tarsier des Philippines

tarsier, tarsier des Philippines

Ex: Researchers studied the tarsier to learn more about its behavior. 
saki
saki
[nom]

a type of New World monkey, known for their diverse species and distinctive appearance, characterized by a bushy tail, large eyes, and unique facial features

saki, singe saki

saki, singe saki

Ex: Researchers studied the saki to learn more about its behavior. 
douroucouli

a type of primate species found in Central and South America, known for their nocturnal lifestyle, large eyes, and unique vocalizations

douroucouli, singe de nuit

douroucouli, singe de nuit

Ex: Researchers studied the douroucouli to understand its nighttime behavior. 
tamarin
tamarin
[nom]

a small primate species found in Central and South America, known for their diminutive size, distinctive appearance

tamarin

tamarin

Ex: Researchers studied the tamarin to understand its social behavior. 
uakari
uakari
[nom]

a type of primate species found in South America, recognized for their distinctive appearance characterized by a bald face, bright red facial skin, and a unique social structure

uakari, un type d'espèce de primate trouvé en Amérique du Sud

uakari, un type d'espèce de primate trouvé en Amérique du Sud

Ex: Researchers studied the uakari to learn more about its social behavior. 
indri
indri
[nom]

a type of primate species found in Madagascar, recognized for their large size, distinctive black and white coat, and unique vocalizations

indri, babakoto

indri, babakoto

Ex: Researchers studied the indri to understand its vocal communication. 
douc
douc
[nom]

a type of primate species found in Southeast Asia, known for their vibrant and distinctive coat colors, arboreal lifestyle, and unique facial markings

douc, langur douc

douc, langur douc

Ex: Researchers studied the douc to learn more about its behavior. 
bonobo
bonobo
[nom]

a type of primate species closely related to humans, known for their social and cooperative behavior, intelligence, and sexual behavior

bonobo

bonobo

Ex: Researchers study bonobos to learn more about social behavior and intelligence. 
aye-aye
aye-aye
[nom]

a type of primate species found in Madagascar, known for its unique appearance, specialized feeding habits, and critically endangered status

aye-aye, lémurien nocturne de Madagascar

aye-aye, lémurien nocturne de Madagascar

Ex: Researchers studied the aye-aye to understand its unusual feeding habits. 
dwarf lemur

a small nocturnal lemur species found in Madagascar, known for their ability to hibernate for several months of the year

lémurien nain, microcèbe

lémurien nain, microcèbe

Ex: Researchers studied the dwarf lemur to learn about its hibernation habits. 
mouse lemur

a small, nocturnal primate found in Madagascar, known for its mouse-like appearance and ability to enter torpor during periods of food scarcity

microcèbe, lémurien souris

microcèbe, lémurien souris

Ex: Researchers studied the mouse lemur to understand its nighttime behavior. 
sifaka
sifaka
[nom]

a genus of lemur found in Madagascar, known for their distinctive mode of locomotion, in which they leap from tree to tree, using their powerful hind legs and long, muscular tail for balance

sifaka, lémurien sauteur de Madagascar

sifaka, lémurien sauteur de Madagascar

Ex: Researchers studied the sifaka to understand its unique movement patterns. 
sportive lemur

a nocturnal lemur species found in Madagascar, characterized by their long tail, woolly fur, and their ability to climb vertically up tree trunks

lémurien sportif, lémur nocturne de Madagascar

lémurien sportif, lémur nocturne de Madagascar

Ex: Researchers studied the sportive lemur to understand its climbing abilities. 
ruffed lemur

a genus of lemur found in Madagascar, characterized by their distinctive fur ruffs around their neck and their loud, raucous vocalizations

lémur à crinière, lémurien à collerette

lémur à crinière, lémurien à collerette

Ex: Researchers studied the ruffed lemur to understand its communication habits. 
woolly lemur

a lemur species found in Madagascar, known for their thick, woolly fur and their ability to survive in cold, high-altitude habitats

lémurien laineux, lémur à fourrure épaisse

lémurien laineux, lémur à fourrure épaisse

Ex: Researchers studied the woolly lemur to understand its behavior and habitat. 
night monkey

a nocturnal monkey species native to Central and South America, known for their large, round eyes and monogamous social structure

singe de nuit, douroucouli

singe de nuit, douroucouli

Ex: Researchers studied the night monkey to understand its social behavior. 
western lowland gorilla

a primate species native to the forests of central and western Africa, known for its massive size, powerful build, and social behavior

gorille des plaines de l'ouest, gorille de plaine occidentale

gorille des plaines de l'ouest, gorille de plaine occidentale

Ex: Researchers study the western lowland gorilla to understand its social behavior. 
eastern lowland gorilla

a subspecies of gorilla found in the forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

gorille des plaines orientales, gorille de plaine de l'est

gorille des plaines orientales, gorille de plaine de l'est

Ex: Researchers study the eastern lowland gorilla to understand its behavior and habitat. 
mona monkey

an Old World monkey species found in West Africa, known for their distinctive white beard and their loud, vocal communication

le singe mona, le cercopithèque mona

le singe mona, le cercopithèque mona

Ex: Researchers studied the mona monkey to learn more about its communication. 
mangabey

a group of Old World monkeys native to Central and West Africa, known for their distinctive appearance, complex social structure, and omnivorous diet

mangabey, singe mangabey

mangabey, singe mangabey

Ex: Researchers studied the mangabey to understand its social behavior. 
langur
langur
[nom]

a group of Old World monkeys characterized by their long tails, slender bodies, and distinctive coloration, found in Asia

langur, entelle

langur, entelle

Ex: Researchers studied the langur to understand its social behavior. 
snub-nosed monkey

a type of Old World monkey found in Asia, characterized by their short, upturned noses and unique adaptations for living in cold, mountainous habitats

rhinopithèque, singe à nez retroussé

rhinopithèque, singe à nez retroussé

Ex: Researchers studied the snub-nosed monkey to understand its adaptations to cold climates. 
talapoin

a small, arboreal monkey found in central and West Africa, known for its distinctive appearance

talapoin, mangabey talapoin

talapoin, mangabey talapoin

Ex: Researchers studied the talapoin to understand its behavior and habitat. 
muriqui
muriqui
[nom]

a large, critically endangered New World monkey species found in Brazil, known for their complex social structure and unique reproductive biology

muriqui, singe-araignée laineux

muriqui, singe-araignée laineux

Ex: Researchers studied the muriqui to understand its unusual social behavior. 
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