When we think of monkey, we often picture naughty animals that terrorize people and other animals. However, these incredibly intelligent creatures are more than just tricksters. They are highly social and they live in groups called troops.
In the wild, troop members contribute to survival by helping defend food sources, raise young, and watch for predators. To communicate with each other, primates use visual cues like body language and facial expressions as well as auditory calls.
Monkeys can also learn to use tools and use their digits to grasp objects, similar to human fingers. Some monkeys have opposable thumbs, allowing them to place their thumb against the other digits, making it easier to pick things up. They can move by clinging to branches or by walking on all fours (quadrupedalism). Some monkeys have prehensile tails that they use to hold onto branches while moving through trees.
Despite the fact that many species of monkeys are protected in reserves, they remain at risk due to habitat loss and fragmentation, live capture for the global pet trade, hunting for bushmeat or traditional medicines, and urbanization, which can cause them to spend more time seeking out foods and shelter near homes. Endless stories of encroaching, destroying or even attacking homes and stealing food from people are told of monkeys who are forced to leave the forest and search for food in people’s yards or in their garbage or waste disposal systems.
In addition, some monkeys are known to raid crops and rob people or other animals for their food. This leads to them being considered pests by some humans and causes them to be hunted or trapped for the pet trade.
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