Monkeys, like most other mammals, have a digestive system that processes food and eliminates waste through the rectum. They don't have the physical capacity or biological adaptations to store food there.
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Do monkeys store food in their rectum?
No, monkeys do not store food in their rectum. That is a misconception that likely comes from the fact that some animals, like hamsters and squirrels, store food in their cheek pouches.
Monkeys, like most other mammals, have a digestive system that processes food and eliminates waste through the rectum. They don't have the physical capacity or biological adaptations to store food there. |