Monkeys are members of the mammalian order Primates and of the infraorder Simiiformes. They are omnivores, eating both plants and insects. They are also very intelligent and can adapt to a changing environment.
Almost all species of monkeys are social animals. They live in troops, usually consisting of several females with young and a single male (hamadryas baboons, mandrills, most guenons and most langurs), or groups of multiple males (savannah baboons and macaques).
Most species breed seasonally. Guianan squirrel monkeys, from South America, for example, mate in September and November and give birth between February and April.
Many monkeys sleep in trees at night, which helps them avoid predation. They typically choose tall, isolated trees whose branches do not touch each other, which discourages predators and protects them against malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
They communicate using a variety of calls. For instance, aye-aye monkeys use 17 different call types to interact with other members of their troop.
During the day, they search for food and play with toys. They also learn to communicate through body language, such as bared teeth or head bobbing.
Some species of monkeys are prone to habitat loss, which threatens their survival. Human activities such as agriculture, logging, mining and urban development all contribute to this problem. Some species are rated “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN. These include the Roloway monkey, Tonkin snub-nosed monkey and Caqueta Titi monkey. They are also vulnerable to hunting and the illegal pet trade.
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