Monkeys Lyrics

There are two major categories that separate all the monkeys

There's old world who live in Asia and Africa

They have got pouches in their cheeks to store food that they later eat

While new world live in America and Gibralter

Prehensile tails can only be

Found on the new world monkeys

There's more than 300 different types of monkeys

All varying in shape and size, most live in trees

Except for baboons who prefer the floor

Groups of monkeys are often called a tribe or troop

They have no fixed home as they're always on the move

Searching for more food from a new source

Mandrills are the largest at three feet and nearly 80 pounds with long teeth

Howler monkeys have small testicles and the loudest call

Proboscis monkeys stomachs take 50 hours to digest what they ate

If they consume sugars from ripe fruit they could die

To attract females capuchins

Will cover their bodies in urine

The strongest, largest male will be the leader

Of the tribe mating with many female partners

They may fight for reproductive rights

A mother will only give birth once every

Couple of years but often avoids pregnancy

If food's scarce and other needs aren't met

They express affection by grooming each other

They like to play and cuddle with one another

Their tails tips are highly sensitive

Monkeys can understand numbers and even add

Most have opposable thumbs on their feet and hands

They can use tools as they are astute

Monkeys communicate through various vocal

Noises and body language they're highly social

When alone they find it hard to cope