Monkeys are mammals and are part of the order of primates. Some are tree-dwelling (arboreal) while others, like the baboon, spend most of their time on the ground. Most species are diurnal and active during the day. They are considered one of the most intelligent animals on earth and many use tools to ease their lives while some have specialized anatomy to help them digest harder-to-get foods. They are frugivores (mostly fruit eaters) and some are also omnivores or insectivorous.
They have long fingers and prehensile tails to make it easier to pick things up or hold onto branches and can climb just about anywhere. Some even have special body adaptations that help them get to hard-to-reach areas like lizards or animal eggs.
Most monkeys do well in captivity and thrive when they are surrounded by other monkeys and when they have challenges that keep them busy. Providing toys to play with or putting their food in boxes that they have to open are just a few ways to keep them busy and entertained. In the wild, monkeys have to hunt and search for their food so this helps to keep them physically and mentally active. It is important to do the same in captivity.
Monkeys need a diet high in complex carbohydrates. Organic, homemade oatmeal is a great choice. It can be topped with a small amount of dried fruits and cinnamon for flavor but try to avoid brown sugar or honey. The added fats in these types of toppings will add more calories than your monkey needs.
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