Monkey grooming
Why do monkeys groom one another besides removing dirt and parasites?
The answer
To strengthen social bonds
Grooming is social currency for many monkeys, helping them build friendships, reduce tension and maintain alliances.
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Monkey movement
What does the word 'arboreal' mean when describing a monkey?
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Marmosets usually have what instead of flat fingernails on most digits?
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