Habitat Monkeys live throughout the tropics of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. They are not native to North America, Europe, or Australia. Most monkeys live in forest. A few of the Old World monkeys live in the open grassy regions. The diet of monkeys varies form fruits, leaves, flowers, insects, eggs, and small reptiles.
Most species are primarily herbivorous.
Young Monkeys usually have only one baby at a time. The babies drink their mother's milk for a few weeks up to 2 years depending on the species. The mother carries the baby until it can walk safely on its own. Monkeys live in groups called troops. Troops sometimes may number as many as several hundred.