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Animals Animals Animal Facts Habitat Facts Animal Pictures From Laura Klappenbach, your Guide to Animals Welcome to the Animals / Wildlife Newsletter, a twice-weekly newsletter published every Monday and Thursday by About.com's Animals / Wildlife website. For more about animals and wildlife, be sure to stop by the blog, participate in forum discussions, and browse the growing library of animal profiles. Facts About Primates Primates are a group of mammals that includes prosimians, monkeys and apes. There are 356 species of primates alive today. In this article, you'll learn interesting facts about primates and find out about their unique characteristics, their life cycle and their evolutionary history. See More About:  primates  mammals  apes Mammal of the Week - Apes Apes are a group of primates that includes 22 species. Apes, also referred to as hominoids, include chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and gibbons. Although humans are classified within the Hominoidea, the term ape is not applied to humans and refers instead to all non-human hominoids. See More About:  apes  primates  hominoids What Do Reptiles Eat? Reptiles are a diverse group of vertebrates and consequently what reptiles eat differs from species to species. That said, there are some general dietary trends that can be noted. Most reptiles are carnivores that feed on small invertebrates, mammals and other reptiles. See More About:  reptiles  diet  turtles From the Blog - Saving the Spoon-Billed Sandpiper The spoon-billed sandpiper is among the world's most endangered birds. Scientists estimate that there are just 450 to 1000 spoon-billed sandpipers remaining in the wild and their population is declining. Now, BirdLife International is taking action to save this endangered bird. See More About:  birds  sandpipers  endangered species Animals / Wildlife Ads Animals Zoo Animals Pictures Endangered Species Wild Life Animals Bird Facts Featured Articles Finches Cheat for the Sake of Young Charcoal Demand Threatens Frogs Panthers Revived With Texan Twist Mild Temps Inspire Owl Monkeys How Crabs Fuel Their Migration The First Chimp Fossils   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Klappenbach Animals Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Animals newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Featured Animal Pictures Chameleon Pictures Crocodilia Pictures Reptile Pictures Advertisement