Anthropoidea -

This group includes everything from macaques to humans. We are characterized by downward-pointing nostrils and, in the case of apes, the complete absence of a tail. Where Do Humans Fit In?

Have you ever wondered what connects a tiny squirrel monkey in the Amazon to a silverback gorilla in Africa—and ultimately to you? The answer lies in the Anthropoidea (or simians), the fascinating suborder of "higher primates" that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. anthropoidea

The Anthropoidea are generally split into two major groups based on where they evolved: This group includes everything from macaques to humans