Tropical and Subtropical Regions:
* Central and South America: This region is home to the New World monkeys, including marmosets, tamarins, capuchins, and howler monkeys.
* Africa: The African continent is home to the Old World monkeys, including baboons, macaques, and colobus monkeys.
* Asia: Asia is another home to Old World monkeys, including langurs, gibbons, and proboscis monkeys.
Other Notable Locations:
* Gibraltar: The Barbary macaques in Gibraltar are the only wild monkeys living in Europe.
* Japan: Japanese macaques are found in the northernmost parts of their range, even in snowy areas.
Important Note:
Monkeys are NOT found naturally in:
* North America (excluding Central and South America)
* Australia
* Antarctica
It's important to remember that within these regions, monkeys are often found in specific habitats like rainforests, jungles, and savannas, depending on the species.