Facts About Monkeys

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Monkeys are small wild animals that are found across the globe. The majority of them live in tropical rainforests and savannas. However, there are some species that live in cooler climates.

Monkeys are also intelligent creatures that are capable of solving complex problems. They use body language such as vocalizations and facial expressions to communicate with one another.

Monkeys usually belong to a group called a troop. These groups can range from a few individuals to thousands.

The male in the group is often the leader. He has access to all females for mating. If the male dies or becomes old, the group may move on to a new male. Occasionally, an unattached adult male will form his own troop.

Monkeys are generally healthy, but they can have illnesses. Generally, their diseases are related to the nervous system or circulatory system.

Many monkey species are endangered. Some are endangered because of habitat loss. Others are endangered due to hunting. Humans are the main threat to the monkey. People have killed many monkeys to get meat. In some regions, monkeys are even captured for sale as pets.

Monkeys are highly social creatures. They are capable of grooming each other, and they can form harems of up to several adult females and offspring.

Monkeys have long, prehensile tails that help them stay in the treetops. They are also known for their tree-swinging leaps.

There are 264 species of monkeys known to exist. Most live in savannas, but some species live on the ground.