All you need to know about the most wide-ranging, non-human primate
What is the rhesus macaque's scientific name?
Macaca mulatta
What does the rhesus macaque eat?
Plants, roots, seeds, bark, fruit, insects, eggs, chicks.
Where is the rhesus macaque found in India?
North, western, central and eastern parts of the country.
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with RoundGlass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better.
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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.
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