Unlike other macaques that live around towns, lion-tailed macaques 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.
Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus
Fact File
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: Rainforest
Diet: Leaves, nuts, fruits, and small animals
Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered)
Group LeaderLion-tailed macaques live in groups of up to 20 monkeys usually led by a single male.
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