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Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus
The Lion-tailed Macaque is a distinctive Old World monkey native to the Western Ghats of southern India. It is easily recognized by its silvery-white mane that surrounds its head, contrasting with its glossy black fur and a tail ending in a tuft resembling a lion's. Highly arbor…
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- Despite their name and lion-like mane, Lion-tailed Macaques are actually one of the smallest and most arboreal species of macaques.
- Lion-tailed Macaques are expert climbers and seldom come to the ground, spending the majority of their lives high in the forest canopy. Their distinct vocalizations help maintain group cohesion in dense forests. Additionally, they play a crucial ecological role as seed dispersers in their habitat.
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