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Macaque
Type:The stump‐tailed macaquesThe long‐tailed macaques
Size:Males are larger than females, measuring 51.7–65 cm long while females measure 48.5-58.5 cm The body length of the adult is 38–55 cm. The tail is longer than the body, typically 40–65 cm.
Weight:Males weight 9.7-10.2 kg and females weight 7.5-9.1 kg.Males are larger than females. Males weight 5-9 kg while females weight 3-6 kg.
Colouring:Having long, thick, dark brown fur covering their body, but their face and their short tail are hairlessThe upper parts of the body are dark brown with light golden brown tips. The under parts are light grey with a dark grey/brown tail. The eyelids often have white markings.
IUCN Red list:VulnerableLeast Concern

Macaque

(genus: macaca)

Description:
Macaques are the most widespread primates on the planet. There are 23 species of macaques and their habitat ranges from Japan to mainland Asia to Northern Africa and Southern Europe. The most common species of macaque seen in Khao Sok national park are the stump‐tailed macaques and the long‐tailed macaques. Even though some of the species feature a tail and some don’t, they are all classified as monkeys and not as apes. Macaques live in groups called troops and they have a very complex social structure consisting of dominant and submissive individuals.

Did you know...?

Macaques spend a lot of time grooming each other. By doing this, they develop friendships and it helps them to strengthen social bonds within their troop.

Diet:
Macaques are opportunistic omnivores and their diet includes plant materials such as fruits, berries, seeds, leaves, grass, herbs and shrubs, as well as insects and eggs and even birds and rodents. They are called opportunistic because up to 90 percent of their diet will be fruits and leaves and only if the opportunity arises will they prey on other animals.

Habitat:
Since macaques are widespread across the globe, they can be found in many different habitats. They inhabit environments including primary lowland rainforests, disturbed and secondary rainforests and even riverside and coastal forests.

Reproduction:
Macaques reach sexual maturity between the age of 3 and 4 years. However, most of them won’t start reproducing until they are 5 to 8 years old, as only socially superior ranked individuals are allowed to mate. Gestation period ranges from 162 days to 176 days. The female gives birth to one offspring only and this offspring will inherit the same social rank as its mother. Macaques can live up to 30 years.

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