The Rhesus macaque is a primate belonging to the Old World monkey family. Found in Asia, this common and wide-ranging species inhabits a larger area than any other non-human primate.

Page Index

• Rhesus Monkey Key Facts
• Introduction To The Rhesus Macaque
• Physical Description
• Rhesus Macaque Family And Related Species
• Macaques
• Range & Habitat
• Diet & Foraging
• Is The Rhesus Macaque Endangered?

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• Discover more about primates: Primates – The Ultimate Guide
• Discover more about monkeys: Monkeys – The Ultimate Guide
• Discover other monkey species: Types of Monkeys
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Rhesus Macaque Key Facts

• Other name(s): Rhesus monkey
• Scientific Name: Macaca mulatta
• Order: Primates
• Family: Cercopithecidae
• Height: Approximately 0.5 meters (1.64 feet) tall when fully grown and standing
• Weight: Males typically weigh between 7.7-11.7 kg (17-26 lb),

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