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Why are monkeys so funny? Maybe because they do as they see? Or, perhaps, because they love to monkey around? Well, no matter the why's, watching these primates is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! So, considering that not all of us have the chance to watch adorable monkeys playing in the wilderness or observe them in a zoo - we've gathered a list full of hilariously funny photos depicting the clowns of the animal kingdom, primates. 

We all know primates to be incredibly smart - they adapt to environmental challenges by using tools, show emotions, and some of them can even communicate with humans by using sign language. But, being so similar in behavior to us, humans, not only makes them bright but also funny. Isn't it just hilarious to see a cute monkey peeling a banana with its legs, doing miscalculated stunts on branches, or so human-naturedly caring for their young ones? If you're still unconvinced of the hilarity by only reading about it, do not hesitate and check the photos illustrating these thoughts. From goofy baby monkeys to giant gorillas, they all prove the point of being natural-born jesters.

Still reading? Well, scroll down below to check the funny animals that we've found, and it'll surely make you smile like a monkey with a new banana. Then, tell us which of these hilarious monkeys have tickled your fancy, made you laugh, and click the upvote button. We're always happy when you share your thoughts with us, so do not hesitate to leave a comment, even if it's slightly monkey business-y!



#1

Orangutans Befriend Otters That Often Swim Through Their Enclosure At The Zoo Forming ‘A Very Special Bond’

Orangutans Befriend Otters That Often Swim Through Their Enclosure At The Zoo Forming ‘A Very Special Bond’

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The otters provide much needed stimulation. It looks fun for the otters, too.

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#2

This Gorilla Looks Like He Wants Pictures Of Spiderman On His Desk By Noon

This Gorilla Looks Like He Wants Pictures Of Spiderman On His Desk By Noon

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Self-Portrait Of A Female Celebes Crested Macaque, Who Had Picked Up Photographer David Slater's Camera And Photographed Herself With It

Self-Portrait Of A Female Celebes Crested Macaque, Who Had Picked Up Photographer David Slater's Camera And Photographed Herself With It

The monkey selfie copyright dispute is a series of disputes about the copyright status of selfies taken by Celebes crested macaques using equipment belonging to the British nature photographer David Slater. The disputes involve Wikimedia Commons and the blog Techdirt, which have hosted the images following their publication in newspapers in July 2011 over Slater's objections that he holds the copyright, and PETA, who have argued that the macaque should be assigned the copyright.

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#6

My Mom Said That A Monkey Was Sitting Outside Her Window And Kept Licking It. I Found It Hard To Believe. She Then Sent Me This Gem

My Mom Said That A Monkey Was Sitting Outside Her Window And Kept Licking It. I Found It Hard To Believe. She Then Sent Me This Gem

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Seriously Fun Day In Bali Hanging With Some Monkeys

Seriously Fun Day In Bali Hanging With Some Monkeys

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#10

My Hometown Zoo Gives The Animals Presents Filled With Savory Meats Or Fresh Fruits. Here's A Monkey Who Just Received His Present

My Hometown Zoo Gives The Animals Presents Filled With Savory Meats Or Fresh Fruits. Here's A Monkey Who Just Received His Present

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a good idea to wrap gifts - it gives a little extra stimulation to captive primates.

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#12

Baby Chimp Cuddles With A Plush Monkey After Being Rejected By His Mother, Finds A New Family

Baby Chimp Cuddles With A Plush Monkey After Being Rejected By His Mother, Finds A New Family

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#16

Tiny Monkey. Big Moustache

Tiny Monkey. Big Moustache

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Kookamunga
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another one of these hipster monkeys with their fedoras, skinny jeans and fancy facial hair!

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Monkey Steals Guy’s Phone, ‘Takes’ A Bunch Of Selfies

Monkey Steals Guy’s Phone, ‘Takes’ A Bunch Of Selfies

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F. H.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are more believable monkey selfies. He has a cavity back there, though.

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#23

Once They Learn To Read It’s Over

Once They Learn To Read It’s Over

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Antz Online
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like the ex US president reading a book upside down. Not sure if that was true, but hilarious

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#24

Trying To Take A Picture With The Monkey

Trying To Take A Picture With The Monkey

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Travelling In Indonesia, Monkey Pick Pocketed Me And Left Behind This Selfie

Travelling In Indonesia, Monkey Pick Pocketed Me And Left Behind This Selfie

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Captain’s Log - Day 43: They Still Haven’t Noticed We Aren’t One Of Them. They Are Starting To Include Us In Family Portraits. Their Secrets Will Be Known Soon

Captain’s Log - Day 43: They Still Haven’t Noticed We Aren’t One Of Them. They Are Starting To Include Us In Family Portraits. Their Secrets Will Be Known Soon

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#31

John Oliver Hangs Out With A Friend

John Oliver Hangs Out With A Friend

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's Crystal. She's one of the very few monkeys who can handle showbiz. She just happens to be exceptionally calm. Most would be traumatized by close contact with humans, noise, lights, and different environments.

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#33

Monkeying Around

Monkeying Around

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Tug Of War

Tug Of War

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Jane Florence
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clever Lady Who Knows Which Battles To Pick: “So sorry, my mistake, of course it’s yours, how silly of me!”

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#40

So Yesterday They Brought A Monkey To Our Campus

So Yesterday They Brought A Monkey To Our Campus

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