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Young Formosan Macaque
Mark Bruce

Young Formosan Macaque (Macaca cyclopis)

Formosan Macaque (5-12kg).

Came across a troop of Formosan Macaques in Anmashan in June. They were at an altitude of about 2200m. This youngster was curious and stayed around to check me out.

Aside from humans (genus Homo), the macaques are the most widespread primate genus, ranging from northern Africa to Japan. Twenty-two macaque species are currently recognised. The Formosan Macaque is endemic to Taiwan and the only monkey found on Taiwan.
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Habitat
Wooded areas and forests up to 3000m
Location
Anmashan, Taichung County, Taiwan.
Date taken
18 June 2009.
Scientific name
Macaca cyclopis
Equipment used
Sony DSC H5, Sony 1.7x con
madamcoolpix
:-O Adorable way to look at you, love it's air of puzzlement!!! o:) Lovely portrait to share, Mark!!! :clap: :clap:
 
ammadoux
what a cute little baby with that heart melting look, just like my boy Juju (the LOOOOOL cat), wonderful shot Mark.
 
Adalia
A picture that says what it is and is what it is!!!! :-O

A face full of intelligence and curiosity. Nicely framed amid the greenery Mark :t::t:

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Cora.
 
Steve G
Nice capture of this wee guy Mark!!!

I saw the endemic Toque Macaque on Sri Lanka both as highland & lowland races -the highland race had longer fur and a different haircut!
 

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