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QUESTION Can monkeys swim? MOST mammals have the instinctive ability to swim, except humans and many monkey species including gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orang-utans and most gibbons, and giraffes. There are reports of apes in zoos falling and drowning in moats without any struggle.
Some monkeys, however, can swim naturally. Borneo's proboscis monkeys are excellent swimmers, but will do so only when necessary, as when crossing rivers. They will cross at its narrowest point doing the doggy paddle.See the full content of this document
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Water Monkeys ; Answers to Correspondents
Many will cross at the same time for protection from predators such as crocodiles. They will swim silently without splashing so as not to attract attention to themselves.
In times of danger, the troop might jump into the water as a means of escape. Partially webbed feet help the ...See the full content of this document
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