Aside from humans (genus Homo), the macaques are the most widespread primate genus, ranging from Japan to the Indian subcontinent, and in the case of the Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), to …

macaque, (genus Macaca), any of more than 20 species of gregarious Old World monkeys, all of which are Asian except for the Barbary macaque of North Africa. Macaques are robust primates whose …

Within the vast expanse of the macaque family tree lies a wealth of diversity waiting to be unraveled. Each species boasts its own set of characteristics, finely honed by millennia of evolution to suit the …

Types of macaques: Rhesus macaques · Japanese snow monkeys · Barbary macaques · Pig-tailed macaques. Discover all macaque species here!

May 27, 2024 · Clever, social, and highly intelligent, the macaque is among the most common primates in the world. The macaque is a genus of more than 20 Old World monkeys (meaning monkeys that …

The macaque genus, Macaca, includes at least 23 species and 19 subspecies. Learn more about this genus!

Macaque (pronounced /məˈkæk/) is the common name for any of the Old World monkeys comprising the genus Macaca (/məˈkækə/), typically characterized by the presence of cheek pouches to carry food, …

The genus Macaca is incredibly diverse, encompassing species such as the Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta), Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata), Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus), and Long …

Some species such as the long-tailed macaque, also called the crab-eating macaque, supplement their diets with small amounts of meat from shellfish, insects, and small mammals.

While some macaques—like the rhesus macaque—have large populations, others are threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and the illegal pet trade. Species like the lion-tailed macaque and Formosan …