World largest Monkeys You Should Be Scared Of
Gelada- 45 pounds The gelada, sometimes called the bleeding-heart monkey, can weigh up to 45 pounds. This monkey is a terrestrial species that inhabits the grasslands of Ethiopia where its diet consists almost entirely of grass. Many people mistakenly think geladas are a type of baboon, but they actually belong to a different genus.
Yellow Baboon- 55 pounds Yellow baboon males can weigh up to 55 pounds. The yellow baboon is named for its distinctive yellow hue and can be found in savannas in eastern Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. The conservation status of the yellow baboon is least concern.
Nepal Grey Langur- 58 pounds The largest Nepal grey langur ever recorded was 58 pounds, however, males are typically around 40 pounds. These langurs live in the Himalayan region in Nepal, Tibet, India, and Pakistan. They typically inhabit forests at 1,500 to 4,000 feet in altitude. These monkeys have a conservation status of least concern.
Tibetan Macaque- 66 pounds The largest Tibetan macaque ever recorded was 66 pounds despite their typical weight of 29 to 43 pounds. They are one of the largest monkeys in Asia and can be found in Tibet and north China. The conservation status of Tibetan macaques is near threatened which means they are at risk of becoming endangered in the future.
Proboscis Monkey- 66 pounds The largest proboscis monkey on record is about 66 pounds, but males are most often between 35 and 50 pounds. Proboscis monkeys, appropriately nicknamed long-nosed monkeys, are only found in Borneo in Malaysia and Indonesia. These monkeys are classified as endangered largely due to habitat loss from logging, oil palm plantations, and hunting.
Hamadryas Baboon- 66 pounds Male hamadryas baboons typically weigh up to 66 pounds. Females, however, reach a maximum weight of 33 pounds. These baboons primarily live in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia. These terrestrial monkeys’ habitats consist of dry, arid savannas and rocky areas.
Olive Baboon- 82 pounds The male olive baboon can weigh an impressive 82 pounds! Olive baboons have the largest geographical range of the baboon species and inhabit 25 African countries. They typically live in savanna or forest type ecosystems in large groups up to 150 individuals. The conservation status of this baboon is least concern.
Chacma Baboon: 99 pounds Chacma baboons can weigh up to a massive 99 pounds! Chacma baboons are the largest species of baboon and are the largest monkey in the world by length. An adult’s body length can be up to 45 inches and tail length up to 33 inches.
Drill – 110 pounds The drill monkey is the second largest monkey in the world weighing up to 110 pounds! Drills are regarded as one of Africa’s most endangered mammals with only 3,000 existing in the wild. They are found in small areas of rainforest in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.
Mandrill- 119 pounds The world’s largest monkey is the mandrill which can weigh up to an incredible 119 pounds! The mandrill is easy to identify from its distinctly colorful face. In The Descent of Man, Charles Darwin wrote, “no other member in the whole class of mammals is colored in so extraordinary a manner as the adult male mandrill’s”.