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Power needs vary by type: many small rubber figures require no batteries; finger-style interactive baby monkeys use 4 LR44 alkaline batteries (required and included); larger interactive plush monkeys use 6 AA alkaline batteries (required, not included).

They respond via built-in sensors (typically on the head, mouth and belly). Common behaviors include changing personality/voice, saying “hello,” showing a glowing or beating heart, and reacting to touch actions like feeding, kissing, petting, shaking or flipping. Many also have a posable tail for sitting or hanging.

Sizes range from very small figures around 2 inches up to large plush toys about 17 inches. Explicit listings include approximately 2", 2.75", 3", 3.5", 6", 15" and 17" heights.

Materials vary by model and include natural rubber (listed as 'Highest Quality Natural Rubber'), ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber), and polyester.

Features vary by model but commonly include dozens of sounds and reactions (many list 70+), touch sensors that respond to feeding/kissing/petting/shaking/flipping, unique voices and personalities, soft fur, and a posable tail. Larger interactive plushes may list 100+ reactions and add motion features such as walking, flipping and drinking.

Age recommendations depend on the toy type: many small realistic figures are listed as 'Suggested Age: All Ages,' finger-style interactive baby monkeys are typically 'Suggested Age: 5 Years and Up,' and larger interactive plush toys are commonly 'Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up.'

Small rubber figures are only a few inches tall and very compact. Finger-style interactive baby monkeys are described as portable as well—their small size is noted as making them easy to take along.

Inclusions vary by type: many small figures include a single figure only; finger-style interactive monkeys typically include the figure plus an instruction sheet; larger interactive plushes are often listed with the toy and a bottle accessory.