Barbary Macaque
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Barbary macaque, tailless and golden-furred, lives in Morocco and Algeria’s mountain forests. Known for its social grooming and males carrying young, it’s the only wild monkey north of the Sahara. Habitat loss and pet trafficking threaten its future; urgent protection is key.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Mountain
Diet:Omnivore
Continents:Africa
Size:55–70 cm body length
Weight:11–15 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Group
Lifespan:20–25 years in the wild
Habitat: The Barbary Macaque can be found in Algeria, Morocco