Monkey

Monkeys are a race of primapes. They reside in both Hyrule and Termina, in forested regions. They may be related to Baboons, a larger species of primapes.

In Termina, the Monkeys reside in the Southern Swamps. They lead Link through the Woods of Mystery. After Link escapes the woods, they realize he is skilled and ask him to save a fellow Monkey and the Deku Princess. The monkey was accused of kidnapping the princess, but in reality it was Odolwa. The monkey, sentenced to torture, teaches Link the Sonota of Awakening to raise the Woodfall Temple from under the bog Woodfall.

The monkeys live in the Faron Woods of Hyrule, where they make their main dominion in the Forest Temple. They constantly raid Ordon Village and steal. Early in the game, Link uses a hawk to retrieve a baby cradle from one. Later in the game, the monkeys must be saved from the monsters of the Forest Temple. When they escape, they help Link through the temple, ultimately leading to the boss Diababa.

Featured in

 * The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
 * The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess