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Rhesus macaque

Macaca mulatta

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
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Field Notes

Description:

Rhesus macaques are diurnal animals, and both arboreal and terrestrial. They are quadrupedal and, when on the ground, they walk digitigrade and plantigrade. They are mostly herbivorous, feeding on mainly fruit, but also eating seeds, roots, buds, bark, and cereals. They are estimated to consume around 99 different plant species in 46 families. During the monsoon season, they get much of their water from ripe and succulent fruit. Macaques living far from water sources lick dewdrops from leaves and drink rainwater accumulated in tree hollows.[12] They have also been observed eating termites, grasshoppers, ants and beetles.[13] When food is abundant, they are distributed in patches and forage throughout the day in their home ranges. They drink water when foraging and gather around streams and rivers.[14] Rhesus macaques have specialized pouch-like cheeks, allowing them to temporarily hoard their food.

Notes:

It's Mango Time !

Species ID Suggestions

Rhesus macaque

Macaca mulatta

Comments (8)

Lovely series, Sachin. Pic 1 is soooo sweet and so is the last one !
Thanks Mark Ridgway,,, actually after finishing their mango having water from overhead water tank , :)
Ha! Lovely shots Sachin. The last one makes me laugh - I suppose they are looking for more mango.

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