Barbary macaque

Barbary macaque

Master of social interaction

Barbary macaques are primates that live in the mountains of North Africa and on the border with Europe. They are known for their female-dominated social structure, and are also the only primates found in the wild in Europe. These macaques are protected and considered an endangered species.

Characteristics

Order:
Primates

Family:
Cercopithecidae

Scientific name of the species:
Macaca sylvanus

Habitat:
Forest, bushes, grassy vegetation, rocky areas

Origin:
Africa

Current trend:
Decrease

Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown

Lifetime:
16-20 years

*Source iucnredlist.org

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