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.
What is Monkey Favourite food?
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.
What can monkeys not eat?
Animal nutritionists at the zoo say giving bananas to the primates is like humans eating too much cake and chocolate. The monkey troop at the zoo have been on a health kick and have been avoiding food that is too sweet and sugary - including bananas.
What are monkeys favorite things?
Generally, they do eat fruits, like figs, but also seeds, leaves, flowers, insects, and nuts. Gelada monkeys prefer to munch on grass and baboons even eat meat when they catch it such as young antelope, rabbits, and birds like guinea fowl. Personally, I'd prefer bananas.