How can monkeys want to bite you?
As a close relative of the human race. Some primate behaviors are similar to ours. However, the interpretation of the expression occurs. May lead to misunderstandings. And bring a threat to both humans and monkeys.
A new study from the University of Lincoln found that The more the man tries to guess the meaning. The stance of the Barbary monkey Or monkeys expressing much They were even more misled by Laëtitia Maréchal, one of the researchers. Believe that the cause is because human beings interpret the behavior of the animal by the human nature itself.
"The tourists often like to think that the monkey gesture expression. They're sending kisses. And they sent a kiss back, "she said. On the other hand, this gesture is a warning sign from them that they do not approach humans.In
the study, she divided the participants into three online experiments:
those who had worked with animals for at least two months, and those who
had seen monkeys before. And finally, the group has never seen monkeys before in their lives.After giving them a photo The study found that all participants interpreted the error output. Groups that specialize and work with animals. The error rate is no more than 7% in the second group. In addition, Maréchal argues that in interpreting other primates,
orangutans and chimpanzees, humans often misinterpret the same."If the monkeys make faces, they seem to smile. That means it's not trusting, "she said." You might have seen a
picture of a chimpanzee smiling on a birthday card, but it was actually a
face of distress. "The research team expects this study. It is useful for those in the open zoo. To protect them from the risk of being attacked by monkeys. Although in nature, monkeys are not feral animals. And will respond if hurt first A gus tín Fuentes, a surveyor from National Geographic and Director of the Department of Anthropology. From Notre Dame University in Paris A similar b eha vio ra list. And the difference between humans and monkeys emphasizes that. Visitors should not feed these wild animals. Although they are not aggressive.General human behavior that indicates the nature of friendliness. Including smile Or sighting May become dangerous. Fuentes argues that monkeys usually communicate through body language. And keep the distance"The best way to see wildlife." It is in harmony with nature. And watch them, "he said.
"The tourists often like to think that the monkey gesture expression. They're sending kisses. And they sent a kiss back, "she said. On the other hand, this gesture is a warning sign from them that they do not approach humans.In
the study, she divided the participants into three online experiments:
those who had worked with animals for at least two months, and those who
had seen monkeys before. And finally, the group has never seen monkeys before in their lives.After giving them a photo The study found that all participants interpreted the error output. Groups that specialize and work with animals. The error rate is no more than 7% in the second group. In addition, Maréchal argues that in interpreting other primates,
orangutans and chimpanzees, humans often misinterpret the same."If the monkeys make faces, they seem to smile. That means it's not trusting, "she said." You might have seen a
picture of a chimpanzee smiling on a birthday card, but it was actually a
face of distress. "The research team expects this study. It is useful for those in the open zoo. To protect them from the risk of being attacked by monkeys. Although in nature, monkeys are not feral animals. And will respond if hurt first A gus tín Fuentes, a surveyor from National Geographic and Director of the Department of Anthropology. From Notre Dame University in Paris A similar b eha vio ra list. And the difference between humans and monkeys emphasizes that. Visitors should not feed these wild animals. Although they are not aggressive.General human behavior that indicates the nature of friendliness. Including smile Or sighting May become dangerous. Fuentes argues that monkeys usually communicate through body language. And keep the distance"The best way to see wildlife." It is in harmony with nature. And watch them, "he said.
