* Some monkeys DO eat snakes:
* Macaques: Certain macaque species are known to prey on snakes, particularly smaller snakes like pythons and cobras. They have been observed to hunt and kill snakes, and then eat them.
* Baboons: Baboons are opportunistic omnivores and have been observed eating snakes on occasion, especially when other food sources are scarce.
* Other monkeys DO NOT eat snakes:
* Many monkey species are primarily frugivores (fruit-eaters) or folivores (leaf-eaters). These monkeys would not typically eat snakes.
Factors influencing a monkey's diet:
* Habitat: Monkeys living in areas with a high density of snakes are more likely to include them in their diet.
* Availability: The availability of other food sources will influence a monkey's diet.
* Size of snake: Monkeys will typically only prey on snakes that are small enough to be manageable.
It's important to remember that every species has unique characteristics and behaviors, so generalizations about an entire monkey family are not always accurate.