Why do monkeys eat bananas?

The idea of monkeys loving and primarily subsisting on a diet of bananas is commonly depicted in popular culture but inaccurate in reality.

While monkeys consume fruits as part of their diet, their feeding patterns encompass a wider array of fruits, plant material, insects, small animals, birds and sometimes plant sap, bark, buds, or seeds. It is essential to correct popular misconceptions for an accurate depiction of monkey and primate diets.