The gorilla is certainly a serious opponent, but you cannot call it the most dangerous. These big monkeys are territorial animals, but they are not aggressive.

That is, they may feel aggression towards other living creatures, but in the vast majority of cases, gorillas are peace-loving animals.

And can a chimpanzee be the most dangerous monkey? After all, it has enough power to harm a man, and the brain seems to work better than other monkeys.

And then, by the way…

Even chimpanzees are not suitable for this role. Then a logical question is asked: “Who is it? Is it a person?”

A human being is certainly dangerous, but he is not a monkey. If we talk specifically about monkeys, the most dangerous are baboons.

First, dog-headed monkeys (so often called baboons because of the shape of their heads) are the most organized animals among all the currently existing monkeys.

They live in packs and almost always move in packs (sometimes in groups). Therefore, if someone comes to the mind to attack a baboon, he will have to deal with at least a dozen monkeys, who will immediately come to help.

By their character, baboons are very aggressive animals. And it is more expensive to get in touch with them.

And although people have to fight with them, because they destroy agricultural plantations, they do it very carefully, because baboons are very vengeful and insidious.

In addition to the fact that baboons are aggressive, they are also very dexterous, quite strong, and most importantly – intelligent. The scientists have conducted many experiments, during which it turned out that baboons are smarter even than chimpanzees.

However, even ancient people noticed this feature. For example, in the ancient Egyptian culture, a baboon with arms raised to the top symbolized wisdom.

The main weapon of baboons is the fangs. Very often, baboons engaged in battle with dogs, and there was not a single case when a dog could defeat these agile monkeys.

Baboons are not very afraid even of people. There were many cases when people tried to harm the monkeys, but the answer was very cruel.

The only enemy of baboons is a lion or rather a pride of lionesses. While with other wild cats (such as leopard) baboons can cope. 3-4 large males can tear a leopard to shreds.

Baboon bites are dangerous not only because of their power but also because they can easily cause blood poisoning.

Summing up, I want to note that baboons are dangerous not so much by their aggression and force, but by their organization.

In case of danger, they act very harmoniously – by the principle: one for all and all for one, and never leave their congeners in trouble.

The Most Dangerous Monkey in the World

The most dangerous primate in the world is the chimpanzee, also known as the mandrill. There were 2 million of these primates living in the central African rainforest, which stretches from Sierra Leone to Tanzania. Today, the number of chimps is down to about 200,000, and they live in isolated patches in the DRC, Congo, Gabon, and Cameroon. These pygmy apes live in groups of up to 600, and their habitats are on the front lines of conflict in DRC.

The mandrill is one of the most dangerous apes in the world, a wild ape found in the forest and woodlands of Southeast Asia. It shows its large front teeth to warn off predators. This monkey is endangered, and its population is decreasing due to hunting. Other dangerous monkeys include the crowned hawk-eagle and leopard. In the western Amazon, the nocturnal Nycticebus kayan has the highest toxicity level of all the monkey species and is considered a prime candidate for extinction.

The lesula is one of the most dangerous monkeys in the world. Its scrotum is turquoise, and its buttocks are aquamarine. Its diet consists of plant matter, insects, and small vertebrates. The mandrill is a threatened species, and it lives in forests and woodlands in the Philippines. The Roloway monkey, another large monkey, is also a dangerous threat to humans. This primate lives in dense forests and feeds on fruit, leaves, and insects. It has large canine teeth and is the only primate in the world with a toxic bite.

Although most species are not aggressive toward humans, some of the most dangerous monkeys are considered to be the rhesus monkeys and baboons. In addition to their fear of snakes, the rhesus monkey is the only primate that has a venomous bite. This species is very rare in its natural habitats and is critically endangered. It is also one of the most endangered in the world.

Its name is misleading as it is actually the name of a large, nocturnal primate. These animals can be quite aggressive in a forest where there are many predators. The rhesus monkey can kill a human in a matter of minutes, but it can also be killed by a thief who accidentally touches the animal. However, the rhesus monkey can also be deadly, despite its small size.

In the wild, chimps are very aggressive. They kill other males and commit infanticide. Their canine teeth are incredibly sharp and can cut through human skin and can attack the face, hands, feet, and testicles of their victims. They are very cute as babies, but they are very dangerous as adults. Keeping a chimp as a pet is dangerous, especially if you don’t have proper training.

There are two species of gorillas in the wild. The silverback gorilla is the most dangerous of the two. The chimps are stronger and more aggressive, but the silverback is the most feared. In addition to these two species, there are several other species of monkeys that are endangered. The golden langur is a beautiful, but deadly primate, but its habitat is fragmented, and its population is declining.

The mandrill is one of the most dangerous primates. It displays large front teeth as a warning sign. The mandrill is an endangered species that lives in forests in the Philippines, but the population of this species is not in danger. Its population is only in the wild, and there are no reports of human attacks. In fact, the only animals that are dangerous are humans. If you are caught in the middle of a forest, be sure to hide!

The nocturnal Nycticebus kayan is the most deadly monkey in the world. Its toxic bite has been known to kill people, but luckily it is not poisonous to humans. The most dangerous monkey is a very cool animal, but you have to be careful. Fortunately, there are many others in the wild, but if you’re in a tree, it’s worth avoiding it.