The Barbary Animal is a three-letter word for APE. Apes are primates that are closely related to humans and are found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. They are known for their intelligence and use of tools. Apes are divided into two main groups, the great apes and the lesser apes. The great apes include gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans. The lesser apes include gibbons and siamangs.