what do primates LIVE
About Primates. Primates are the mammals that are humankinds closest biological relatives. We share 98.4% of your DNA with chimpanzees. Apes, monkeys, and prosimians such as lorises, bush babies and lemurs make up the 234 species of the family tree. About 90% of primates live in tropical forests.They play an integral role in the ecology of their habitat. They help the forest by being pollinators, seed predators, and seed dispersers.ost primates live in tropical, developing countries, and humans compete with them for resources. In many parts of the world, primates are exploited for food, medicine, and commercial trade. Primates that raid crops are shot or poisoned.