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Bonnet Macaque
Order : Primates
Family : Cercopithecidae
Subfamily : Cercopithecinae
Species : Macaca radiata
Description
Bonnet macaques have a grayish brown back and a well-defined circular cap. The tail is two-thirds the length of the body. They live in multi-male, multi-female groups with up to 12 males and 15 females. This species defends territories and moves as a cohesive group through the forest. Bonnet macaques often sleep in fig trees near human settlements, as well as tall trees with dense foliage. They are diurnal, and spend their time in the trees and on the ground.
Habitat
India
Wet lowland to dry deciduous forest up to 2134m (7002ft). Bonnet macaques also live near urban areas and temples.
Diet
Seeds, fruits, leaves, flowers, and animal prey, including insects, lizards, and frogs. Bonnet macaques eat 39 plant species, as well as raid crops and eat what humans offer at temples.
Behavior
Diurnal, arboreal, and terrestrtial. Bonnet macaques are good swimmers. They search the ground for insects and chase flying grasshoppers; adult males spend more time on the ground. These macaques sit in contact with others or huddle together when they rest.
Fun Facts
The bonnet macaque gives birth to a single offspring.
The Bonnet Macaque has a lifespan of over thirty years and grows to be about 35-60 cm in length with a tail length of 35-68 cm.