This Responsible Monkey Knows The Importance Of Good Oral Hygiene

Just when you thought you have seen it all, here’s one smart animal that will blow your mind.

You probably already know monkeys are the closest relatives of humans in the primate family and that we share approximately 99% of our genes with these little guys, but did you know that we’re slowly teaching them to be just like us?

MonkeyBoo is an intelligent 4-year-old Black-capped Capuchin who is taking his human behavior to the next step.

MonkeyBoo clearly has a dedicated trainer. In the video, we see a man hand the little fella a piece of dental floss. At first, the monkey stares in confusion as if he doesn’t know what to do with it. Then, he proceeds to do something with it that we all need to do more frequently; he flosses his teeth.

The result is hilarious! When was the last time you saw a monkey acting so similarly to a human?

In the wild, Capuchin monkeys are known for their intelligence. In fact, they have negotiating skills that are equal to that of a three-year-old child.

Humans may be reluctant to floss their teeth, but MonkeyBoo does not mind. We all know that monkeys love to groom and apparently flossing is an extension of that. This incredible video shows us that if a Capuchin monkey can do it, so can we. Always remember to floss!

If you enjoyed this monkeying around as much as us, please SHARE and remember to always floss your pearly whites!

[Featured Image Credit: Rumble]