Facts About Monkeys

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Monkeys are one of the closest animal relatives to humans. They are intelligent, agile, and very social animals.

They can be small or large depending on the species.

They have forward facing eyes, flat noses, opposable thumbs, and fingers that are very similar to human hands.
They can be trained to do a variety of tasks such as helping people move around, or even going into outer space!

Most monkeys live in groups called troops. They are very social and interact with each other by grooming, smelling, and other behavior.

Females are able to breed with multiple males in many species, but some species such as marmosets and titi monkeys live in monogamous pairings.

These troop-based societies are important to the survival of a variety of monkeys, as they provide them with companionship and protect them from predators and diseases.

Some species are nocturnal, and their massive eyes allow them to see well in the dark. The owl monkey, for example, uses its enormous eyes to spot food in the forest.

Their bodies are flexible, so they can cling to branches as they swing through the trees. This allows them to travel long distances, reaching for berries and seeds from high up in the canopy.

They are also able to swim. Some can paddle through water using their webbed toes, while others may swim across a river to avoid predators.

The biggest threat to most monkeys is from humans, especially in Africa. Farmers and loggers can cause damage to a monkey’s environment, disrupting the way the animals look for food and communicate with one another.