Monkey-to-Human Translator : Dark Days in Monkey City

Monkey to Human Translator

By Jessika Toothman, HowStuffWorks.com

In Animal Planet's Dark Days in Monkey City, the lively Temple Troop and their foes the Black Claws seem quite human at times. Although their behavior can't literally be translated into human terms, there are plenty of similarities. This comparison guide takes a closer look at some of the social interactions between the toque macaque monkeys of Monkey City and imagines how those might translate into human encounters.

The Glass Ceiling and Grooming One way new alliances can be forged in monkey troops is through good grooming sessions. What's the human equivalent? Find out »		The Playground Bully When one monkey bullies another it's usually a little more intense than elementary school name-calling. Are humans more or less violent? Find out »
All's Fair in Love and War When a monkey offers another some tasty figs, is it the same as rolling up on the object of one's affections at a bar or club? Find out »		Survivor's Manual Are sentries positioned in trees the monkey equivalent of high-tech human security systems? Find out »
No, No — They Went to Live on a Farm Monkeys mourn the loss of troop members with hugs, pats and scratches. Do humans exhibit similar behavior? Find out »		Are You Looking At Me? When a monkey glares and stares, it can mean a mess of trouble is on the way. Are humans the same? Learn more »
Lock and Load Are the tactics that toque macaques use when battling for territory similar to those found in human conflicts? Learn more »		Bite the Bullet Monkeys savor the spoils of successful battles; the defeated suffer humiliation. Does this sound familiar? Learn more »

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