Rhesus Macaque Traditional Cache
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With an expressive face and active lifestyle, the rhesus macaque, also known as the Rhesus monkey, is a charismatic species. Its coat is pale brown above and fades on the underside, but the naked face and rump are bright red in adults. The rhesus macaque has large cheek pouches which it uses to store food when foraging. Still widespread across southern Asia, the rhesus macaque has nevertheless become locally extinct in some of its former range. It has been introduced into Florida, as well as to Cayo Santiago Island near Puerto Rico, and is kept in captivity in large numbers worldwide due to its common use in research. This species has even been a participant in space travel!
The Florida population of rhesus macaque gained a foothold niche in the Silver River State Park Local legend has it that the monkeys descended from animals used to film several Tarzan movies nearly 50 years ago at Silver Springs. The first monkeys were brought here at that time, but by a former Jungle Cruise operator who figured that the animals would add an exotic and amusing touch to the lush natural setting. In addition, various colonies of rhesus and other monkey species are speculated to be the result of zoos and wildlife parks destroyed in hurricanes, most notably Hurricane Andrew.
Colonel Tooey, a concessionaire who operated the Jungle Cruise boat ride, established the first troop of wild rhesus monkeys in the 1930s on an island in the Silver River. Tooey established the colony to attract visitors to his ride. He did not realize the rhesus monkeys were excellent swimmers. They quickly escaped, forming feral troops along the river.
The rhesus macaque has a brown body with lighter brown under parts. The monkey's face and rump are red. The average height for females is 18.5 to 20.9 inches, and 19 to 25 inches for males. The average weight for females is approximately 9 to 24 pounds, while males weigh between 12 to 24 lbs. The head is round, the eyes oval, and the ears small. The front legs are longer than the hind legs.
Rhesus communities are made up of 10 to 50 individuals of both genders. Males are dominant, but change groups every few years, while females stay associated in a strict matrilineal hierarchy. rhesus macaque are territorial mammals, and will defend its own territory, but subordinate groups usually avoid dominant groups, so physical battle is rare. The rhesus monkey is equally at ease on the ground and in trees (where it sleeps).
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