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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