Definition of «wild monkeys»

The phrase "wild monkeys" refers to monkeys that live and roam freely in nature, rather than being kept in captivity or as pets.

As we came around one of the corners, we saw a pile of garbage and a bunch of wild monkeys playing around it. (realtormag.realtor.org)
To find out, she needed to carry out learning experiments with wild monkeys, something that's been notoriously tough to do. (sciencemag.org)
Oh wow, seeing wild monkeys and bananas would be exciting! (have-clothes-will-travel.com)
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