Many people see monkeys as clever, keen, cheeky creatures that fight back if they are harassed by humans. They also believe that monkeys often drop seeds and fruit from their mouths on purpose and that colobus and baboon males’ loud roar choruses were a way of telling time before people had clocks or watches.
Monkeys’ inquisitive minds and large brains have led them to develop an amazing capacity for problem-solving and learning from experience. They use objects to crack nuts, for example, and can even recognize one another’s calls. But, unlike the great apes (gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans), they do not use open-ended language to string together sequences of items.
Researchers have studied the way that monkeys communicate with each other, including using body language that can look like human behavior. For instance, yawning can signal aggression or fear, and exposing teeth is seen as a threat. But there is no universal monkey “language” or system of signposts, and the meaning of individual body movements can vary significantly from species to species.
Some Old World monkeys use their tails to hold the food they gather; colobus and langurs carry leaves in their cheek pouches. They also eat insects, birds’ eggs, small mammals, fruits and seeds.
Before deciding to keep a monkey, make sure you conduct a lot of research about the specific type of monkey you want. Consider its personality and habits, its care needs and how it interacts with humans. Make sure you can commit to the long-term responsibility of caring for a monkey. It’s best to only leave your monkey with someone you trust, especially if you go away for extended periods of time.
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