This is my Sulawesi/Celebes Macaque fact sheet!

ANIMAL:	Sulawesi/Celebes Macaque    Macaca nigra
Type of Animal:	Monkey
Habitat:	Rainforest, montane forest, forest clearings
Location(s):	Sulawesi & neighboring islands
Appearance:	Black w/ prominent cheeks & “mohawk.” Males larger than females. Very small tails. Pink rump on females swell up when in heat.
Food/Diet:	Fruits, leaves, buds, seeds, fungi, frogs, small lizards, roots, sprouts, insects, eggs, small birds, berries, grains, veggies
Status in Wild:	Endangered
Conservation:	Breeding from zoos, wildlife parks & breeding centers
Lifestyle:	Usually found in troops of a dominant male w/ up to 20 females & offspring plus up to 4 subordinate males.
Additional Info:	Males: Females: Young: Group: Called: Male Female Infant Troop Weight: 19-22 lbs 15 lbs 5 lbs Gestation: Life Span: 5.8 months Height: 1.7-1.87 ft 1.46-1.87 ft Body Length: 1.64-1.87 ft 1.47-1.8 ft 18-20 years in wild, up to 25 years in captivity Tail Length: 0.06 ft Same
	Main predators are pythons and clouded leopards.
	Endangered due to habitat loss, logging, pet trade, persecution as crop pests, mining, and hunting for meat.
	Sexually mature at 4-6 years old.
	It is primarily terrestrial.
	They are one of the smaller macaque species.
Fun Fact(s):	Sometimes called a “black ape”, it is a monkey since it has a tail.
	Like other monkeys, they don’t make good pets. They can be fierce if cornered using their sharp canine teeth.
	They spend 60% of their day foraging.

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