White-faced Monkeys Grooming - White-faced Monkeys forage both up in the trees and on the forest floor. While on the ground they unwillingly pick up ticks from the vegetation and leaf litter, which can cause both discomfort and infection. Members of the same troop will groom each other to remove these pests; youngsters and dominant members of the group are typically groomed the most.

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