A monkey can be a wonderful companion, especially as a baby, but once they hit puberty they can become unpredictable, aggressive, and dangerous. They may bite or scratch even their most favored caregivers. And, unlike dogs and cats, they can live to be 40 years old.
Monkeys need full commitment from their owners throughout their entire lives. This is why they’re not well suited as pets. Many states have regulations on owning monkeys, including a minimum age requirement to be a pet owner, a long application process, steep fees, periodic wellness checks and wellness exams, and hefty fines for violation of the rules. Some municipalities and homeowners’ associations have also restricted or banned monkey ownership.
Most monkeys are omnivores and feed on a variety of fruits, vegetables, seeds, shoots, flowers, insects, and even small animals and birds’ eggs. Depending on where they live, some monkeys are vegetarian, while others are more carnivorous. For example, proboscis monkeys (the ones with the big noses) only eat ripe fruit because unripe fruits can cause gasses that lead to their deaths.
Most monkeys are social creatures that live in groups called troops. These groups can be huge, with up to a thousand members or more. Within these large groups, monkeys form family units made up of adult males, females, and their offspring. They communicate with one another through facial expressions, body movements, and different noises. They’re also good at grooming one another, which isn’t just about keeping their fur clean of dirt and parasites but seems to be a way of showing affection or making peace.
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