There are many interesting and amazing facts about Monkey. Out of them, 13 interesting facts about Monkey are as follows:
1. Monkeys are basal Haplorhini as sister of the Tarsiiformes. It consists of the Catarrhini and Platyrrhini, and other extinct groups.
2. They are chiefly found in tropical countries. Hence we find them in India, Africa and South America.
3. Many monkey species are tree-dwelling, although there are species that live primarily on the ground.
4. Monkeys range in size from 117 milli metres with just over 100 grams in weight, to almost 1 metre long and weighing up to 36 kilograms.
5. The monkey’s diet includes walnuts, berries and fruits.
6. Monkeys are generally considered to be intelligent. They have great skills of climbing which is fun to watch.
7. Monkeys behave likes humans and are smarter and have a strong brain. Like humans, they can use tools.
8. The most peculiar feature that one finds in the monkey is the art of imitation. Once he sees something, he tries to copy it.
9. A trained monkey plays very useful and pleasing tricks. Jugglers often keep trained monkeys. They earn their living by showing their tricks.
10. Monkey brains are eaten as a delicacy in parts of South Asia, Africa and China. Monkeys are sometimes eaten in parts of Africa.
11. A number of countries have used monkeys as part of their space exploration programmes, including the United States and France. The first monkey in space was Albert II.
12. 'Hanuman', a prominent deity in Hinduism, is a human-like monkey god who is believed to bestow courage, strength and longevity.
13. 'Monkey Day' is celebrated on 14th December every year and often also known as 'World Monkey Day' and 'International Monkey Day'.
