Monkeys are primates, just like humans, and belong to the order Primates.They are known for their intelligence and social behavior.Monkeys live in various habitats including forests, savannas, and mountainous regions.
There are two main types of monk, Old World monk, found in Africa and Asia and New World monkeys found in Central and South America.
Monkeys have different species-specific diet including fruits, leaves, insects, and sometimes small animals.
Some facts of Monkeys are –
1. Monkeys have a well-developed sense of vision and color perception.Monkeys are generally arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees. Some species of monkeys are ground-dwelling and prefer to live on the forest floor.
2. Monkeys are highly social animals and often live in groups called troops. Monkeys communicate through vocalizations, facial expressions, and body movement.Monkeys are known for their dexterous hands and feet, which they use for climbing and manipulating objects.
3. Monkeys have prehensile tails that can grasp hold objects in their arboreal lifestyle.Monkeys exhibit various forms of play behavior, which helps in learning social bonding. Many species of monk, are threatened by habitat loss due to human activities like deforestation and urbanization.
4. Monkeys such as baboons and macaques, have adapted to living near human and may raid crops or garbage for food. Monkeys are capable of tool use, such as using rocks to crack open nuts or using sticks to probe for insects.
5. Monkeys have different grooming behaviors to maintain social bonds and hygiene within the group. Female monkeys have a gestation period ranging from several months to over a year, depending on the Infant monkeys are cared for by their mothers and other members of the groups.