Here's a quick guide to what sets rhesus and bonnet macaques apart
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What are the trademark characteristics of rhesus and bonnet macaques?
Rhesus macaques have a prominent red patch on their rears, whereas bonnet macaques have a tuft of long hair on the head that resembles a bonnet.
Are there any similarities between rhesus and bonnet macaques?
Yes, there are many similarities between rhesus and bonnet macaques including what they eat, their activity patterns, the habitats that they use, and their mating systems.
What are the behavioural traits of rhesus and bonnet macaques?
Rhesus macaques are more aggressive and assertive than bonnet macaques. The latter can often be playful.
About the Authors
Yashaswi Rao
is a wildlife biologist passionate about addressing contemporary conservation issues through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. He is an alum of the MSc Wildlife Program at the National Centre for Biological Sciences.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
