Funny Monkey Shower

Who says monkeys are dirty? When this one steals my orange, he ends up squeaky clean.

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[chrisbarry44]

repels mosquitos!

[NatureBreak]

@chrisbarry44 I think you're right!

[NatureBreak]

And also:

"The function of this behavior may be for wound and ectoparasite treatment. It may reinforce social bonds or the monkeys may simply enjoy rubbing."

[NatureBreak]

Mary Baker at RIU studies this exact behavior: Here's what she had to say:

"The substances that elicit this behavior are pungent and/or stimulating when applied to the body...In the wild, the kinds of things monkeys rub with vary from site to site. Even when the same substances are available at several sites, the items a particular group uses for rubbing is likely to be different, suggesting a socially transmitted pattern of use.

[SwedishVampirePirate]

Wow! This is funny and a learning experience. Thanks for sharing these little bits of nature with us Vanessa. Your awesome!

[NatureBreak]

@SwedishVampirePirate So glad you like it!

[smetlogik]

nice capture on film. i think he was doing it for the ladies.

[brokendolltoplaywith]

its like a urine wash most monkeys do it?

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[Greggorath]

That's amazing!

[DSMANDARIN]

maybe he realized he smelled like monkey poo and needs some deodorant

[summersender]

How'd you get a monkey!??!

[ChineseCalligraphy]

Hi, this is the wierdest thing. I dont think even David Attenborough has this on film. Hah! Good fun and a fascinating collection of videos. I am impressed.

:)

Neil.

[ChazaBabz]

hahahah ...... he must think it smells nice :)