Monkeys Love Their Alcohol
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Monkeys Love Their Alcohol
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#2> Monkeys usually only take one bite of a fruit before throwing the rest to the forest floor
Does anyone know why they do this?
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#3> Monkeys usually only take one bite of a fruit before throwing the rest to the forest floor Does anyone know why they do this?
Guessing: abundance allows them to be more selective, so the one bite is really just tasting them looking for the one that satisfies their palate. Sample enough plums and after a while you get full, or you give up.
From: https://minnetonkaorchards.com/hog-plum/ :
> Because of the large pit and hard-to-separate spines, hog plums are not commonly eaten straight-from-the-branch. Some do enjoy them, however, and report a taste much like a Granny Smith apple- sweet, sour, and a little bit tangy.
> Depending on ripeness, the fruit’s flavor can vary. Its tartness and sweetness are taken advantage of in Guatemala, where the fruit is used to produce a wine known as Vinho de Taperiba.
> Eating these plums can be a challenging experience, but the reward is well worth the effort. The pulp is exceptionally juicy and gives off a somewhat distinct musk. Some report hints of turpentine and an acidic bite.
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#4> Monkeys usually only take one bite of a fruit before throwing the rest to the forest floor Does anyone know why they do this?
Our vervet monkeys in South Africa will often do this but not always. When they steal fruit from our kitchens, they seem to take bites out of each item in their haul, then run off, sometimes with their favorite one.
I'm guessing abundance is one reason, similar to how predators in a glut will eat the liver, and other high value meat before moving on to new prey.
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#5> Monkeys usually only take one bite of a fruit before throwing the rest to the forest floor. … an important advantage when there’s such fierce competition for food.
what.
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#6I recall reading long ago, some researchers did an experiment where they planted tobacco on an isolated island with a monkey population. We already know monkeys will consume tobacco, but they assumed they learned by mimicking humans.
The monkeys hated the fresh bitter leaves, but once they fell to the ground and cured, they took on a tobacco chewing habit pretty quickly.
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#7I recall reading long ago, some researchers did an experiment where they planted tobacco on an isolated island with a monkey population. We already know monkeys will consume tobacco, but they assumed they learned by mimicking humans. The monkeys hated the fresh bitter leaves, but once they fell to the ground and cured, they took on a tobacco chewing habit pretty quickly.
> The monkeys hated the fresh bitter leaves, but once they fell to the ground and cured, they took on a tobacco chewing habit pretty quickly.
I'm a bit distracted today, at first I thought it was the monkey who fell to the ground and was cured.
nicotine as medicine :)
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#8> Monkeys usually only take one bite of a fruit before throwing the rest to the forest floor. … an important advantage when there’s such fierce competition for food. what.
Many tropical fruits are seasonal, and found in great abundance when in season. As the season ends, competition for that particular fruit might heat up, and they might turn to the semi-fermented leftover fruit under the tree.
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#9> Monkeys usually only take one bite of a fruit before throwing the rest to the forest floor Does anyone know why they do this?
Otters have similar behaviours around fish:
https://groups.google.com/g/alt.animals.otters/c/-0CUtw12haM
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#10> Monkeys usually only take one bite of a fruit before throwing the rest to the forest floor Does anyone know why they do this?
Sugar overload? Humans should try it too. Preferably near supermarkets for optimal signaling.