Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a monkey? How cool would it be to swing from limb to limb at the tops of the trees, munching leisurely on exotic fruits? However, all the 264 species of monkeys don't actually live in trees! There are actually two major types of monkey habitats: arboreal and terrestrial. Regardless of the type of habitat a monkey lives in, they rarely spend much time in one place, so their nests are pretty basic. Monkeys are constantly on the move, traveling daily to look for food.
Arboreal is the name given to any monkeys who live in trees. These monkeys use their strong arms and legs to help them live happily high in the treetops. They also have another cool adaptation, a prehensile tail, or a tail that can grab and hold things. Spider monkeys, howler monkeys, and owl monkeys are all common arboreal monkeys. Terrestrial describes any monkeys who live on the ground. They may live in the mountains, grasslands, or woodlands. The Japanese macaque monkeys live in the mountains of Japan and have coarse fur to help them stay dry during the rainy season. They also love to hang out in the hot springs during the really cold months - it's like they have their own hot tubs! Many monkeys are considered semi-terrestrial because they live on the ground but can also dwell in the trees if needed.
Editor:Tariq shahzad(zoologist)