Ape or Monkey - What’s the Difference?

4. Which Primate Species Can Walk?

Monkeys mostly walk on four legs. Apes are able to walk almost upright on two legs for a short distance.

Chimpanzee (Ape)

Chimpanzee - Photo: Four Oaks/Shutterstock

Hanuman Langur (Monkey)

Hanuman Langur - Photo: David Evison/Shutterstock

• Table of Contents
• 0. Introduction
• 1. Size and Weight
• 2. Which Primates Can Swing?
• 3. Anatomy and Appearance
• 4. Which Primates Can Walk?
• 5. Which Primates Use Tools?
• 6. Summary