macaque
Cheek-pouched simian
A macaque is a medium-sized monkey native to Asia and North Africa, with a stocky build, prominent cheekbones, and often a short tail.
Macaques are highly adaptable and social, living in troops near temples, cities, and forests.
The rhesus macaque is widely used in medical research.
A troop of macaques raided the tourists' bags.
bonnet
Hat secured under chin
monkey · troop · temple · wildlife · endemic · sanctuary · forest · arboreal · tail · grooming
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