Monkeys can be fascinating and fun, but they are not good pets. They require specialized care and much space, and they pose health and safety risks to humans. Their ownership is often regulated or prohibited. They are incredibly intelligent, and they can also be dangerous.
Monkeys are diurnal (active during the day), social, and territorial creatures. They typically live together, in groups called troops, and spend the majority of their time in the trees. Living in a troop facilitates infant care and protection, and it allows monkeys to learn valuable skills through observation and practice.
In the wild, monkeys eat fruit, leaves, seeds, nuts, flowers, and insects. They can also capture birds, lizards, spiders, and small mammals with their razor-sharp claws. The cheek pouches that monkeys have are useful for storing food to eat later. These pockets can expand to the size of their stomachs, and they leave their hands free to move through the trees.
Interestingly, monkeys do not need to drink water in the wild, as they get it from the fruits and leaves that they eat. But, if necessary, they will go and find it in rivers or streams. In some instances, they will use large leaves to make cups that they can use to lap up water.
Some monkeys, such as the mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) from West Central Africa, have a very ripped appearance. This is because their bodies need to be able to do more physical work to find food in the wild.
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