- Ape behavior is advanced and complex1. Some commonalities among apes include the bond between mother and infant, and a diet primarily based on fruits and plants, with insects and small vertebrates often supplementing1.Apes are generally more intelligent than monkeys2. Most species of apes exhibit some use of tools2. While both monkeys and apes can use sounds and gestures to communicate, apes have demonstrated higher ability with language, and some individual apes have been trained to learn human sign languages2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Ape behavior is advanced and complex. Social strategies differ, from the semi-solitary orangutans, to chimpanzees living in loose groups of up to 100 individuals. One commonality is the bond between mother and infant. Ape diets are primarily based on fruits and plants, with insects and small vertebrates often supplementing.www.zoo.org/document.doc?id=1062Apes are generally more intelligent than monkeys, and most species of apes exhibit some use of tools. While both monkeys and apes can use sounds and gestures to communicate, apes have demonstrated higher ability with language, and some individual apes have been trained to learn human sign languages.www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-bet…
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