How Do Monkeys Get Through the Winter? A Detailed Explanation of Monkeys' Wintering Methods

When it comes to monkeys, many people think of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong, from Journey to the West. He is clever by nature, lively, loyal, and hates evil as though it were his enemy, and he is the embodiment of wit and bravery. So, how do monkeys get through the winter?

I. How do monkeys get through the winter?

Monkeys are warm-blooded animals and omnivores with a very broad diet, and they do not hibernate in winter. Monkeys generally live in trees or semi-arboreally, while a few species live on the ground or in rocky areas. They usually live in small family groups, and also gather in large groups; most are active during the day, while a few species are active at night.

II. What do monkeys eat?

Most monkeys are omnivorous, eating plant-based or animal-based food. Monkeys of different species eat different foods, but mainly fruits, plant leaves, seeds, nuts, flowers, insects, spiders, animal eggs and small animals. Most monkeys are vegetarians, but some monkeys will occasionally eat meat; baboons, for example, will steal the young of chimpanzees or other animals to eat if they get the chance.

III. Are monkeys viviparous animals?

Monkeys are viviparous animals. Sexually mature females menstruate, and males can mate at any time; only lower monkeys have a certain mating and breeding season. They carry a fetus for 1 pregnancy every 6 months, breed 1-2 times per year, and give birth to 1 young per pregnancy, with a few producing as many as 3. The young grow relatively slowly, and during the nursing period they mostly cling to the mother's chest or abdomen or ride on the mother's back, being carried around by the mother.