Why do monkeys throw their poop?

Answer 1

Because it's a defense mechanism. It does sound digusting but it's their only way to protect themselves. So throwing their feces is a way of defending themselves.

Answer 2

It is a defense mechanism. There was a study done showing that throwing feces is a sign of higher brain function. In that study they found that the apes (chimps in this study), that threw poop were also the better communicators in the group. It's hypothesized that our ancestors probably threw poop and led to our ability to speak.

Answer 3

Its because they are defending their terroitry.

Answer 4

To warn you off. Its defensive gesture.
real answer- They Throw feces because it is a way to show dominance over you and to show you that they claim territory over that specific area.

Answer 5

Monkeys throw feces when they feel upset or in danger. It is a defense mechanism.

Answer 6

as a defense

Answer 7

no they mae you eaty it

Answer 8

They don't want to keep it.

Answer 9

bacause its fun

Answer 10

because they don't know what they are doing.