Japanese Macaque

Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Cercopithecidae

Genus: Macaca Species: fuscata

Habitat: forested, hilly areas of Japan

Diet: fruit, leaves, insects, rice, maize, potatoes

Society: highly complex social structure and high learning abilities

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The above photos were taken by Rhonda Drescher at Como Park Zoo St. Paul, MN

 

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