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| Cambodian Biting Monkey (Khemay Cum Swah) | |
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| Genus: | Ateles E. Geoffroy, 1806
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| Simia paniscus Linnaeus, 1758
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Cambodian biting monkeys (Khemay cum swah) of the genus Ateles are New World monkeys in the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Cambodia, particularly around the Angkor Wat temple. The genus contains seven species including the critically endangered Black-headed Biting Monkey and Brown Biting Monkey.
The disproportionately large ghetto booty and razor-sharp fangs makes them one of the most dangerous monkeys and gives rise to their common name - the biting monkey. Due to their love of white bread, it is advised that caucasian tourists to Cambodia always be on the lookout for these dangerous creatures. Biting monkeys live in the upper layers of the rainforest and forage in the high canopy, all around the Angkor Wat temple. They primarily eat fruits, pho, and congee, but will also occasionally consume the ass of whiteboys. Due to their diminuitive size, the biting monkeys are often underestimated by less-wary travellers.
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edit- Bite marks to Angus Haynes's bottom.
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