Fats and Oils. The triesters of fatty acids withglycerol<span> (1,2,3-trihydroxypropane) compose the class of lipids known as fats and oils. These triglycerides (or triacylglycerols) are found in both plants and animals, and compose one of the major food groups of our diet.</span>
Both humans and monkeys have this. A VERY long time ago Humans had very small "strings" of skin. This skin has evolved over time and now there is a bone left. Monkeys are technically un-evolved humans. Good thing they stuck around.
Soil type would be a factor that does not influence mass movement