Gelada 🐒 SCARIEST Looking Monkey 😱

This is the most terrifying looking herbivore in the world .

Meet the Galata , a unique primate that's more lion than monkey in appearance with its shaggy mane and fearsome fangs found exclusively in the highlands of Ethiopia .

Galatas are actually gentle giants , primarily feeding on grass .

They're often called bleeding heart monkeys because of the distinct red patch of skin on their chests , which is more pronounced in dominant males and females in estrus .

What's fascinating about galatas is their complex social structure , live in large groups , sometimes numbering in the hundreds with intricate hierarchies and social bonds .

Their day is spent sitting down plucking and munching on grass .

Unlike other primates who typically forage for fruit in trees .

Galatas have a unique way of communicating too .

They use a sophisticated system of vocalizations and subtle facial expressions to talk to each other .

A trait that's remarkably human like .

But life isn't all peaceful for these primates as males often engage in fierce battles for dominance .