At the Cincinnati Zoo
Unlike other macaques that live around towns, lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus) are shy and do not leave the forest even to cross farms. The spread of teak, coffee and tea plantations not only reduces the amount of forest, it separates macaque groups and makes it more difficult to find mates.
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- Pronunciation: muh-KAK
- Where to see them: Monkey Island
- Length: 1.5 to 2 ft
- Weight: 13.5 to 19.6 lbs
- Lifespan: More than 30 yrs
- Habitat: Indian Rainforests
- Diet: Leaves, nuts, fruits, and small animals
- Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered)