Macaque

Macaques are a diverse group of monkeys found mainly in Asia, with one species native to North Africa. They have cheek pouches for carrying food and adaptable diets. Depending on the species, they inhabit forests, mountains, wetlands and places close to human settlements. Troops maintain complex relationships through grooming, facial expressions and calls. Tail length varies greatly, from long-tailed species to animals with only a short remnant. Young learn local feeding opportunities and social behavior as they grow within the group.