The macaque is a primate of the Old World Monkey family, one of only two species of macaque besides the African macaque. They were formerly placed in the same genus as the Baboons ( Papio ) because of their similarity, but were later separated. The macaque lives mainly in the rainforests of southern African countries such as Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.
They have a face with a long jaw, with a red stripe in the middle, two sides of which are blue mustaches. The tail is bluish-gray or dark gray, the ” private area ” is often many colors such as pink, blue, magenta, purple. In addition, males are twice the size of females.
Food of the Monkey Face
Monkeys are omnivores, they usually eat plants such as leaves of eucalyptus trees, mushrooms… However, they also eat invertebrates such as ants, beetles, termites, crickets, spiders, snails and snails. scorpions even eat birds, turtles, frogs, mice…
However, the dog-faced macaque is also the favorite food of wild eagles, Gabon vipers, African rock pythons and leopards.
Behavior of the Monkey-faced Monkey
Monkeys usually live in very large groups, up to hundreds of individuals, the average number is about 600-800 individuals. They are considered the largest living group of non-human primates. This group is usually a collection of adult females with their young, males are often solitary and join the group when mating season comes.
Monkey-faced monkeys possess long fangs, so when in danger they will open their mouths, stare at the opponent, shake their heads slightly, slam their hands on the ground and roar to threaten.
Reproductive behavior of the Monkey-faced Monkey
The macaque mating season usually takes place from June to October, at this time, the female will have the phenomenon of “sexual swelling” to attract the male. They breed every two years. During reproduction, the male will monitor and protect the female. From January to May every year the female will give birth after 175 days of gestation. The young are born with black fur and pink skin. The female will be in charge of raising and caring for the young until they become adults
Some interesting information about Monkey Face Dog you may not know:
– Monkey face is one of the species with the highest rate of “ sex selection ” in the world, which is the difference between females and males in terms of shape, color… ( mainly to compete with you ). love )
– The number of members in a herd of macaques has ever been recorded as 1300 individuals ( in Lopé National Park, Gabon ).
– In captivity, zoologists have seen canines use sticks/sticks to clean themselves.
