Can monkeys or any of human's close relatives swim?

Question

I was just wondering if monkeys swim because if they can't then humans are pretty cool because we can walk, run, swim, and climb! Thats cool! What do you think?

Answer 1

Some monkeys can swim, like Debrazza guenons Cercopithecus neglectus, Allen’s swamp monkeys Allenopithecus nigroviridis, and proboscis monkeys Nasalis larvatus. They may swim across a stream or river to avoid predators or get to food, and Allen’s swamp monkeys even "go fishing” by laying leaves or grass on top of the water, and grabbing fish that come to hide underneath.

Answer 2

Yes, some monkeys can swim. Some very interesting ones are in Japan. They run around in the snow and swim in the hot springs when it is extremely cold. Look this up.

Answer 3

Every animal on the face of the earth can swim. Some (like cats) don't like to get wet but they can swim.

Answer 4

Bass_player is right without the superlative.

"Almost" every animal on the planet can swim even though some don't like to although this article seems to contradict that.

http://www.datadubai.com/camswim.htm

Answer 5

They can learn too, I guess since they are so related to humans, because humans went from caveman to swimming and other things.

Answer 6

Monkeys can swim, so can many of the great apes, thougth I dont know if they all can.... sorry to dash your hopes.

Answer 7

I've heard that Chimpanzees cannot swim. Many smaller primates can, though

Answer 8

All of my relatives can swim.

Answer 9

yes all members of the primate order can swim.

Answer 10

watch animal planet. They are always shwing something really good