How to Care For a Monkey

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A monkey is a primate of the Haplorrhini suborder and simian infraorder, which includes apes and humans. Monkeys are primarily arboreal (living mostly in trees), but some species, such as the Japanese macaques, spend time both on the ground and in the air. Some monkeys, such as the vervet monkey, are notable for their prehensile tails, which help them grasp branches while moving in the treetops.

Monkeys in the wild spend most of their time foraging for food. They eat a wide variety of plants, including fruits, nuts, leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, bark and vegetables. They may also eat meat, such as young antelope or rabbits, or invertebrates, including spiders and insects. They fill up their large cheek pouches with these foods and then chew and swallow them. Some monkeys, such as colobus monkeys and langurs, have chambered stomachs that allow them to digest leaves more easily.

They live in groups called troops, which can consist of a few individuals or many. Groups are headed by an adult male and female. Unattached adult males, known as bachelors, sometimes form their own groups. Monkeys are very social and do best when surrounded by other monkeys they know well.

To keep a monkey healthy and happy, make sure you have plenty of time to play with him every day. This will help you bond and develop trust. Don’t leave your monkey alone for too long, as this can lead to anxiety and stress. And if you need to take him somewhere, find a caretaker who is familiar with his personality and habits.