Facts About Monkeys

Monkeys are social creatures that usually live in groups called troops. They often travel in these groups to find food or to protect themselves from predators. They are also omnivorous, meaning they eat both plant and animal food. Monkeys are very vocal animals, and they can communicate with each other by making a variety of noises. Some of the sounds they make can be heard for miles away.

They can also use facial expressions to convey their emotions, including love and anger. They can also mourn the loss of a family member. They are very curious creatures and love to explore new things in their environment. They are very intelligent and can learn to do many things.

Despite their large brains, monkeys are very nimble and agile. They can leap from limb to limb and can hang upside down for long periods of time. They have long tails for balance and to help them swing from tree to tree.

Many types of monkeys are considered pests in some regions where they damage agricultural crops that humans want to grow. As a result, they are often killed and hunted. This has led to the population of these animals shrinking in many areas where they were once abundant.

Depending on the species, monkeys can be a lot like humans in the way they act. They can express affection, anger and sadness with their faces. They can even laugh. However, if they are not properly cared for and entertained, they can get into trouble both in captivity and in the wild. They do very well in zoos, but they need to have more than just cages and trees for their lives to be fulfilled.