International Monkey Day

Monkeys eat plant-based foods, and also meat in the form of bird eggs, small insects, and lizards. Monkeys sleep while sitting in trees, often upright! The Pygmy Marmoset monkey is the smallest monkey. A howler monkey can be heard up to three miles away. Monkey Babies Throw Tantrums.

Monkeys are intelligent animals that are good at solving problems. Almost all types live together in groups. A monkey group commonly includes several related females, their young, and one or more males. Monkeys use facial expressions, body movements, and various noises to communicate with each other.

Newborn Monkeys Are Extremely Intelligent and Social Creatures. Monkey Babies Can Recognize Their Family Members.