Monkeys do enjoy bananas. A study from 1936 even offered monkeys fruits, vegetables, nuts, and bread to see what they would choose to eat more of. Bananas ranked right behind grapes; nuts and bread were last. "Of course monkeys and apes are not stupid and relish eating them once they are exposed to them," Milton said. 17 июн. 2016 г.
Why do monkeys not eat bananas?
"Giving this fruit to animals is equivalent to giving them cake and chocolate. "Compared to the food they would eat in the wild, bananas are much more energy-dense - they have lots of calories - and contain much more sugar that's bad for their teeth and can lead to diabetes and similar conditions."
Do real monkeys eat bananas?
Monkeys probably don't know much about nutrition, but they know they love bananas. Why? It's probably because bananas tend to grow in the hot, tropical areas where monkeys usually live. They're a convenient source of food that happens to taste great and provide a lot of nutrients in a small package.
Do bananas hurt monkeys?
According to the zoo's head of conservation, Amy Plowman, the bananas' high sugar content could cause the monkeys to develop diabetes or similar conditions. “It can also cause gastrointestinal problems as their stomachs are mostly adapted to eating fibrous foods with very low digestibility,” she said.
What fruit is poisonous to monkeys?
As with ackee, eating lychee fruit before it's fully ripe can be toxic and sometimes fatal, prompting fever and convulsions especially on an empty stomach. Try to stay calm, even if the monkey jumps on you.
