Monkeys are essentially arboreal animals, and they are all masters of tree movement. Of course, some monkeys are not as agile as the monkeys and gibbons of South America. This ability in monkeys evolved due to the grasping of hands and feet.

The thumb and big toe are flat against the nail, and not all toes have claws and sensitive tactile pads.

Living habits of monkeys.

Habitat.

The vast majority of primates live in various forms of arboreal or semi-arboreal life, with only ring-tailed lemurs, baboons and old man monkeys living on land or in rocky areas.

Most monkeys are arboreal, but they also move on the ground, and they are very agile both at height and on the ground.

Activity time.

Most active during the day, less active at night.

They usually start looking for food and water in the early morning before people get up.

When the weather gets hot near noon, the monkeys will hide in the shade and take their lunch break.

When the weather turns cooler in the afternoon, they resume activity and foraging, ready to rest before the sun goes down.

Food.

Monkeys are mostly omnivorous, plant-based, and don't give up meat at their fingertips.

Colobus monkeys have a special stomach structure, and most species eat plant-based foods that are high in crude fiber.

Social.

Monkeys are highly social animals. The organization and division of labor of collective activities are relatively strict.

The male monkey acts as a leader, organizes life, fights externally, and resolves disputes internally.

Female monkeys are responsible for breeding and raising young monkeys.

Monkeys are highly alert. During the activity, there are always several adult male monkeys "standing guard" and "guarding" on the highest tree or rock top.

Comb its fur.

Monkeys don't comb their hair to find lice, but the food the monkeys eat is deficient in electrolytes. Their hair produces salt crystals. They comb each other's hair for salt to eat.

Life.

The lifespan of monkeys is generally around 20 years. On July 10, 1988, a male white-throated capuchin named Bobo died. At 53 years old, he is the world's oldest monkey.

Why is the monkey's butt red?

The reason why the monkey's butt is red is because of sitting for too long, the buttocks are congested and swollen, so it looks very red, and the monkey's face will be redder.

Why don't monkeys have hair on their butts?

Monkeys like to sit, a habit that tends to rub off the hair on their hips. Over time, they develop a large hairless rump, a change that has permeated some primates' genes over time.

As a result, the monkey's butt will not grow hair.

The mother monkey also holds the baby monkeys by their tails so they don't get lost or have an accident.