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Gilhova at 02:21, 12 September 2022

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	If you'd like to see what's involved here, you can check out the [[Page creation guidelines]].		If you'd like to see what's involved here, you can check out the [[Page creation guidelines]].

			'''There's a new baby monkey! Can I create a page for them?'''

			Please don't create new pages for monkeys until they have a name, unless they are unfortunate enough to not get one.

	'''Can I help support this project financially?'''		'''Can I help support this project financially?'''

	Sure, [https://ko-fi.com/gilhova you can leave a tip on my ko-fi here].		Sure, [https://ko-fi.com/gilhova you can leave a tip on my ko-fi here].

Gilhova at 04:00, 8 September 2022

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	'''Why can't I create a new page?'''		'''Why can't I create a new page?'''

	Page creation involves some technical details that need to be handled in a very specific way, so only certain users are allowed to do so. You can [~~http://~~mailto:hello@monkeyhill.cc email me] to ask for this access.		Page creation involves some technical details that need to be handled in a very specific way, so only certain users are allowed to do so. You can [mailto:hello@monkeyhill.cc email me] to ask for this access.

	If you'd like to see what's involved here, you can check out the [[Page creation guidelines]].		If you'd like to see what's involved here, you can check out the [[Page creation guidelines]].

Gilhova at 23:07, 22 August 2022

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	* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.		* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.
	* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate for a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.		* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate for a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.
	* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they have a hard time surviving in the wild. At this ~~point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process~~. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)		* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they have a hard time surviving in the wild. Some monkeys do not survive this transition. There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.

	In short: monkeys belong in the wild, not in someone's home.		In short: monkeys belong in the wild, not in someone's home.

Gilhova: /* General questions */

2022-08-21T11:51:57Z

General questions

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	If you're in or near Hong Kong, sure! You want to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam_Shan_Country_Park Kam Shan Country Park]. Here are a few things to keep in mind.		If you're in or near Hong Kong, sure! You want to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam_Shan_Country_Park Kam Shan Country Park]. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

	* If you're ~~going~~ inside the park, you will be ~~walking~~ a lot. Wear comfortable shoes. Treat it like a hike.		* If you're walking inside the park, you will be covering a lot of distance. Wear comfortable shoes. Treat it like a hike. If it's the summer, dress appropriately and stay hydrated.
	* If you are driving through in the evening (no cars are allowed before 5 pm), be very careful about monkeys laying in the road. If you stop the car at all, be sure there is no one beneath your car before moving it again. Traffic accidents are one of the leading killers in Monkey Hill, and has claimed the lives of some popular residents, like [[Koby]] and [[Gerty]].		* If you are driving through in the evening (no cars are allowed before 5 pm), be very careful about monkeys laying in the road. If you stop the car at all, be sure there is no one beneath your car before moving it again. Traffic accidents are one of the leading killers in Monkey Hill, and has claimed the lives of some popular residents, like [[Koby]] and [[Gerty]].
	* While the videos from Monkey Hill's videographers feature a lot of people feeding the monkeys, anyone caught doing this must pay a hefty fine (about $1,700 USD, according to [[AM]]).		* While the videos from Monkey Hill's videographers feature a lot of people feeding the monkeys, anyone caught doing this must pay a hefty fine (about $1,700 USD, according to [[AM]]).

Gilhova: /* General questions */

2022-08-21T11:51:09Z

General questions

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	If you're in or near Hong Kong, sure! You want to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam_Shan_Country_Park Kam Shan Country Park]. Here are a few things to keep in mind.		If you're in or near Hong Kong, sure! You want to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam_Shan_Country_Park Kam Shan Country Park]. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

			* If you're going inside the park, you will be walking a lot. Wear comfortable shoes. Treat it like a hike.
			* If you are driving through in the evening (no cars are allowed before 5 pm), be very careful about monkeys laying in the road. If you stop the car at all, be sure there is no one beneath your car before moving it again. Traffic accidents are one of the leading killers in Monkey Hill, and has claimed the lives of some popular residents, like [[Koby]] and [[Gerty]].
	* While the videos from Monkey Hill's videographers feature a lot of people feeding the monkeys, anyone caught doing this must pay a hefty fine (about $1,700 USD, according to [[AM]]).		* While the videos from Monkey Hill's videographers feature a lot of people feeding the monkeys, anyone caught doing this must pay a hefty fine (about $1,700 USD, according to [[AM]]).
	* Feeding monkeys carelessly can spark dangerous and needless fights within a troop, or between troops. The registered and regular feeders at Monkey Hill know the troops, make sure to feed the highest-ranking monkeys first, and stop feeding if another troop comes nearby.		* Feeding monkeys carelessly can spark dangerous and needless fights within a troop, or between troops. The registered and regular feeders at Monkey Hill know the troops, make sure to feed the highest-ranking monkeys first, and stop feeding if another troop comes nearby.

Gilhova: /* General questions */

2022-08-21T11:48:16Z

General questions

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	Also, I am prone to severe periods of burnout (this site is, in fact, a burnout project), so I have to be careful in taking on too many personal projects! I do not want to burn out from this.		Also, I am prone to severe periods of burnout (this site is, in fact, a burnout project), so I have to be careful in taking on too many personal projects! I do not want to burn out from this.

			'''Where is Monkey Hill? Can I visit it myself?'''

			If you're in or near Hong Kong, sure! You want to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam_Shan_Country_Park Kam Shan Country Park]. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

			* While the videos from Monkey Hill's videographers feature a lot of people feeding the monkeys, anyone caught doing this must pay a hefty fine (about $1,700 USD, according to [[AM]]).
			* Feeding monkeys carelessly can spark dangerous and needless fights within a troop, or between troops. The registered and regular feeders at Monkey Hill know the troops, make sure to feed the highest-ranking monkeys first, and stop feeding if another troop comes nearby.
			* Registered feeders also offer healthy food for the monkeys: fruit, nuts, and beans. They unwrap the food before giving it to the monkeys, eliminating the risk that the monkeys will choke on plastic bags or containers and reducing litter. Monkeys enjoy eating sugary candy, but it is bad for them in the long run (just like humans). Monkeys dislike eating meat, and generally avoid eating anything meat-based.
			* Do not make eye contact with monkeys. They interpret that as a sign of aggression.
			* If you have food on you, keep it secured in a closed bag. Holding food loose in a plastic bag will turn you into an accidental feeder with a broken plastic bag.
			* Be careful about getting close to the monkeys, especially mothers with nursing infants. They can get very defensive.
			* If you plan on taking photos, use a dedicated camera with a zoom lens. If you try using your phone to take photos, you risk getting too close for the monkeys' comfort.

	'''These monkeys are adorable! Should I get one as a pet?'''		'''These monkeys are adorable! Should I get one as a pet?'''
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	* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they have a hard time surviving in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)		* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they have a hard time surviving in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)

	In short: monkeys belong in the wild, not in someone's home.		In short: monkeys belong in the wild, not in someone's home.

	==Using the wiki==		==Using the wiki==

Gilhova at 11:33, 21 August 2022

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	* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.		* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.
	* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate for a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.		* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate for a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.
	* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they ~~cannot survive~~ in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)		* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they have a hard time surviving in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)

	In short: monkeys belong in the wild, not in someone's home.		In short: monkeys belong in the wild, not in someone's home.

Gilhova at 11:31, 21 August 2022

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	* Unlike dogs, cats, and other popular housepets, there is no species of monkey that has been domesticated.		* Unlike dogs, cats, and other popular housepets, there is no species of monkey that has been domesticated.
	* Monkeys and humans are so closely related, we ~~share~~ many diseases ~~that can be transmitted zootically~~. This can kill either the human or the monkey.		* Monkeys and humans are so closely related, we are capable of passing many [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoonosis zoonotic] diseases to one another. This can kill either the human or the monkey.
	* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.		* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.
	* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate for a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.		* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate for a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.

Gilhova at 11:28, 21 August 2022

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	* Monkeys and humans are so closely related, we share many diseases that can be transmitted zootically. This can kill either the human or the monkey.		* Monkeys and humans are so closely related, we share many diseases that can be transmitted zootically. This can kill either the human or the monkey.
	* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.		* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.
	* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate to a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.		* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate for a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.
	* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they cannot survive in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)		* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they cannot survive in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)

Gilhova at 11:27, 21 August 2022

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	* Unlike dogs, cats, and other popular housepets, there is no species of monkey that has been domesticated.		* Unlike dogs, cats, and other popular housepets, there is no species of monkey that has been domesticated.
	* Monkeys and humans are so closely related, we share many diseases that can be transmitted zootically. This can kill either the human or the monkey.		* Monkeys and humans are so closely related, we share many diseases that can be transmitted zootically. This can kill either the human or the monkey.
	* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to ~~its~~ new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.		* Most "pet" monkeys are babies seized from the wild, often by poachers who kill the baby's mother. Even worse, the bond between mother and baby is immensely strong, so by the time the monkey is delivered to their new "home," they have already been heavily traumatized.
	* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate to a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.		* Starting at around six months old, monkeys will start exhibiting behaviors that are inappropriate to a pet. These behaviors include dominance humping and attacking anything that they perceive to be a threat to their "troop," like nearby animals and humans. These behaviors are deeply ingrained, and are difficult, if not impossible, to train away without inflicting even more mental trauma.
	* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they cannot survive in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)		* Because of the previous point, "pet" monkeys are usually abandoned by their owners (or disposed of in more cruel ways) at about 6-12 months old. By then, they have missed out on so many critical survival lessons their mother would have taught them that they cannot survive in the wild. At this point, only trained professionals can re-introduce them into the wild, which is a months-long process. (There's a reason that most "pet" monkey accounts on social media feature baby monkeys, and only stick around for several months.)