Monkeys at the San Diego Zoo (in HD)

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Allen's Swamp Monkeys at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Monkeys are very social animals, so it is important that they communicate well in order to get along in their large groups. They use vocalizations, facial expressions, and body movements to get their messages across. Staring, for instance, is a threat. Monkeys look down or away to avoid threatening other monkeys, thus preventing fights. Loud vocalizations can mean "stay out—this is my territory. Using vocalizations instead of fighting is a much safer way to communicate.

Grinning, or pulling the lip up to show the teeth, may seem like a smile to us. But for monkeys this is a sign of aggression or anger because biting is one way monkeys fight and defend themselves. Other signs of aggression include head bobbing, yawning (again, to show the teeth), and jerking the head and shoulders forward.

Monkeys also express affection and make peace with others by grooming each other. Although grooming helps monkeys keep their fur clean of dirt, dead skin, and parasites, it also helps them to build and maintain good social relationships. Grooming seems to be a way to make up after fighting or to make friends with other troop members.

in HD high definition

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[TheDaddyandTheBaby]

I so much prefer this raw footage than short clips, music backdrops and/or narration. Let the animals speak for themselves.

Youtube should also serve as a useful tool for parents and teachers who don't have access to animals, events or songs.

This video is awesome. Thank you for posting it.

[Devilock79]

2:30

"Oh my god, why do you guys ALWAYS have to embarrass me in front of the humans?"

[TheSterbloemjolanda]

very nice!

[Neueregel]

cool landscape

[chichi11070]

my brother