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Monkeys, the prominent inhabitants of the jungle, have evolved to navigate their arboreal homes efficiently. The need for precise distance judgment while leaping from branch to branch has led them to develop forward-facing eyes. This adaptation aids in depth perception but also creates a blind spot—one that can be exploited by predators like the harpy eagle.
When monkeys stay under the shade of the canopy, they remain out of reach from the eagle's grasp. However, the moment a monkey breaks cover, it becomes an open target for the eagle’s lethal ambush. This dynamic relationship demonstrates the necessity of both predator and prey to adapt and evolve in their quest for survival.