Lion-tailed macaque
A species of Macaques Scientific name : Macaca silenus Genus : Macaques
Lion-tailed macaque, A species of Macaques
Scientific name: Macaca silenus
Genus: Macaques
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Description
The fur of the bearded monkeys is dark brown or black, the most outstanding feature is the silver-white mane that surrounds the head on the cheeks and chin and to which this monkey owes its German name. The hairless face is colored black. With a head trunk length of 40 to 60 centimeters and a weight of 3 to 10 kilograms, it is one of the smaller macaques, although the males become significantly heavier than the females. The tail is medium-long with a length of 24 to 38 centimeters and has a black tassel at the end. Certain similarities to a lion have given it the name Lion-tailed Macaque in English.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Lion-tailed macaque is primarily a folivorous species that chiefly consume leaves. However, these monkeys diversify their diet seasonally to include fruits, flowers, buds, and seeds, exploiting the greatest available food resources.
Appearance
Lion-tailed macaque is a medium-sized primate with a slim body, covered in black fur that appears silver in certain lighting. It has a striking auburn face, with characteristic tufts of white hair on either side of the head. Its long, angular tail is mostly hairless. There isn't any significant differences in appearance between males, females, and young ones. They are well-known for their pronounced cheek pouches.
Behavior
Lion-tailed macaque is predominantly arboreal and territorial, usually moving through the treetops, defending its territory through vocalizations and visual displays. This social primate lives in small, female-led groups and exhibits a distinctive grooming behavior. Being frugivore, it forages largely on fruits along with other plant parts and insects.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Macaques Species
Lion-tailed macaque 
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