Lion-tailed Macaque
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Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus
The Lion-tailed Macaque is a special monkey with a fluffy black mane that looks like a lion's! They are very playful and live in groups called troops in the forests of India.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Lion-tailed Macaque has glossy black fur across its body, with a striking silver-white mane that frames its dark face. Its distinctive tail is short and ends in a black tuft, resembling a lion's tail.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusMacaca
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Every night, entire macaque groups sleep high in a different tree for safety.
Their babies cling tightly to their mother's belly for many months after birth.
These rare monkeys live only in the rainforests of Southern India!
They will often crack open hard seeds using their strong teeth to get to the tasty kernel!
Special abilities
Ability
Forest Acrobat
Lion-tailed Macaques can leap and swing through high canopy trees because of their strong limbs that help them find food and escape danger.
Ability
Roaring Communicator
Lion-tailed Macaques have a loud, deep 'coo-call' that helps them signal their group members and warn others about predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 45-60 cm
- Weight
- 3-10 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 165-180 days
Diet & Feeding
These clever monkeys are omnivores, enjoying a mix of forest fruits, leaves, and insects!
Primary Foods
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Insects
- Seeds
- Flowers
- Small Vertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Leopards are a primary natural predator.
eaten by
Indian Rock Python
Python molurus
Large pythons can ambush young macaques.
eats
Cluster Fig
Ficus racemosa
Figs are a key part of their diet.
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.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
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.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Lion-tailed Macaque?
45-60 cm
How much does Lion-tailed Macaque weigh?
3-10 kg
How long does Lion-tailed Macaque live?
20-30 years
How fast can Lion-tailed Macaque move?
25 km/h
What does Lion-tailed Macaque eat?
These clever monkeys are omnivores, enjoying a mix of forest fruits, leaves, and insects!
Where is Lion-tailed Macaque usually found?
Forests
How does Lion-tailed Macaque hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Lion-tailed Macaque usually have?
1
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