Monkeys

dancing orangutan — This is a gif of a orangutan (source: *Giphy*)

About Monkeys

monkey on tree — In case you’ve never seen a monkey in your life, here is a common species of a one.

Monkeys are a group of mammals that belong to the Simian family. Their adaptive traits and sense of awareness places them above average on the survival table. These primates are usually classified into 2 main families, the New World monkeys (Ceboidea) and the Old World Monkeys (Cercopithecidae).

Monkeys have 2 eyes, a nose and a mouth, very similar features to that of a human. 2 arms and 2 legs, including a tail too. They have a coat of light fur that comes in colours that range from orange to brown as well as black. These animals live in jungles and thick forest or in wild terrain. Most monkeys climb and live on trees (arboreal) and are active during day light hours. Monkeys are very energetic creatures that party from tree to tree usually in groups as they love to socialise.

Diet

fat orangutan eating — Here's an orangutan in a feeding zoo.

A monkey’s diet usual consists of a mix between plants (leaves, seeds, flowers and roots), fruits, vegetables, insects, eggs and in some instances small animals. Of course, monkeys in captive like zoos are usually fed fruit and vegetables which contains a balanced diet. This diet applies to other primates as well.

Where can you find monkeys?

snow monkeys — Snow monkeys, also know as the Japanese Macaque

Monkeys could be found lazing around in about every zoo you come across. In the wild they’re usually found deep inside jungles and forests; only rarely do they interact with human being. Monkeys usually like to inhabit in a warm environment, hence in countries that are near the equator. Although some species could be found in cold, snowy terrains, for example, the snow monkey (Japanese macaque) are found in the snowy areas of japan and has adapted to the surrounding environment.