Hendrickson and Nathaniel III

The nest of the monkeys sits on an area where tall trees are located. These are larger than the common trees of the forest, standing at a solid three feet higher. However, not all of the monkeys are allowed to go to its top. Only the strongest and the most important members of the tribe are given the safety of this spot. Meanwhile the other members need to focus on the regular duties.

Because of this properly established hierarchy, they became the fear of other normal monsters. Placing them on a level that could rival the stronger monsters of the forest. In fact, it is because of this same hierarchy that they are able to ward off stronger monsters.

Rick and Nathan aren't aware of this. Not of the level of intellect which the monkeys had, nor their hierarchy. But they didn't need to know such a thing because, whether they were informed of it or not, Nathan's plan would remain the same. That is, to charge ahead and take the monsters by surprise.