Monkeys are very small animals and probably all people know about them. It's funny little animals, that can live in a nature or at person's home. In this article I want to talk about them. Let's start!
The main
A monkey is a mammalian animal. More monkeys live in Africa and South America. Scientists think that we are descended from apes. Monkeys, how people talk with each other. They do it through grimaces, sounds, poses and gestures.
About their body
The body of old monkey can be from 15 cm (dwarf) up to 2 metres (a male gorilla). The body of small monkey weighs 150 grams maximum, but some gorillas weigh 150 kg! Some monkeys have a long tail which is taller than their body. They need this tail to balance in the trees. Their body is covered with wool.
What do monkeys eat
Monkeys eat: insects, seeds, berries, fruits, leaves, nuts, cereals, young shoots,
branches, bird eggs, small vertebrates and of course bananas!
How long do they live
Monkeys live 30-40 years, some types of them live up to 50 years. Gorillas live 30-50 years.
Interesting facts about monkeys
There are 5 facts about them which you could don't know:
- In the Indian city of Patiala, was built a prison for monkeys who attacked people and damaged something.
- All the time there were launched 32 monkeys.
- More monkeys don't eat any bananas.
- Some types of monkeys can go bald.
- Monkeys think faster than people.
That's all! Have a good time. Bye!
