Japanese macaque
Macaca fuscata
There is a large group of Japanese macaques here at Highland Wildlife Park.
Population
Stable
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Grasslands
Fact file
Japanese macaques are the subject of many Buddhist stories and are represented in the Three Wise Monkeys maxim 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil'
They live in large social groups known as troops, which have a strict dominance hierarchy. A young female macaque will inherit her mother’s rank
Japanese macaques are omnivores. Their diet includes smaller animals and plants, mainly fruits, berries, seeds, flowers, and young leaves
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our Japanese macaques are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the park and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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