Barbary Macaque
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Barbary Macaque
Macaca sylvanus
The Barbary Macaque is a playful monkey with a fluffy coat and a friendly face. They love to climb trees and play with their friends in the wild!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Barbary Macaque has thick, yellowish-brown fur covering its body, often appearing grizzled, with a paler underside. It features a distinctive short, stumpy tail and a dark, hairless face with prominent brow ridges. Their robust build helps them navigate rocky mountain terrain.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusMacaca
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
Barbary Macaques have a surprising love for playing in the snow!
Males often "babysit" other males' infants to build trust and friendships.
Their cheek pouches can store lots of food for later snacks!
They are the only wild monkeys living free in Europe, on Gibraltar!
Special abilities
Ability
Social Navigators
Barbary Macaque has complex social structures that help them cooperate to find food and raise young effectively.
Ability
Temperature Adapters
Barbary Macaque possesses thick fur that helps them survive cold mountain winters, unique among macaques.
Ability
Food Finders
Barbary Macaque can forage widely, using their keen senses to locate varied plant matter and insects across different terrains.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 55-70 cm
- Weight
- 10-15 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-25 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 165-170 days
Diet & Feeding
These clever monkeys are omnivores, eating almost anything from plants to insects they find!
Primary Foods
- Leaves
- Fruits
- Roots
- Insects
- Seeds
- Small invertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
A potential predator, especially for young macaques.
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Young macaques are occasionally prey for these raptors.
depends on
Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica
Relies on these trees for shelter, food, and habitat.
eats
Olive Tree
Olea europaea
Consumes fruits and leaves from wild olive trees.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Tool Use
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Barbary Ape
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Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Always watch from a distance and never try to feed wild monkeys.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Barbary Macaque?
55-70 cm
How much does Barbary Macaque weigh?
10-15 kg
How long does Barbary Macaque live?
20-25 years
How fast can Barbary Macaque move?
25 km/h
What does Barbary Macaque eat?
These clever monkeys are omnivores, eating almost anything from plants to insects they find!
Where is Barbary Macaque usually found?
Forests
How does Barbary Macaque hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Barbary Macaque usually have?
1
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