This non-expert in monkeys didn't have the opportunity to work in a lab with monkeys but I have observed monkeys in the wild throwing their peels down at careless observers, along with other strange and unmentionable organic materials. Monkeys don't eat banana peels. 10 июн. 2017 г.
Can monkeys eat banana peels?
The simple answer is: yes, monkeys will occasionally eat banana peels.
What animals eat banana peels?
Banana peels are sometimes used as feedstock for cattle, goats, pigs, monkeys, poultry, rabbits, fish, zebras and several other species, typically on small farms in regions where bananas are grown. There are some concerns over the impact of tannins contained in the peels on animals that consume them.
Do primates eat bananas?
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.
Do gorillas peel bananas before they eat them?
Depending on how hungry they are, gorillas might peel a banana. Sometimes, a gorilla will break the stem, peel the banana, eat the skin, and then the rest of the fruit.
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