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Macaque

The macaque is a species of primate that is widely distributed across Asia and parts of Africa. Macaques are characterized by their stubby tails and round faces. They are omnivorous, mostly eating fruit, leaves, insects, and other small animals. Macaques are highly social animals, living in large groups where cooper…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 7× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

The macaque is a species of primate that is widely distributed across Asia and parts of Africa. Macaques are characterized by their stubby tails and round faces. They are omnivorous, mostly eating fruit, leaves, insects, and other small animals. Macaques are highly social animals, living in large groups where cooperation is essential for their survival. This social behavior has made them a model species for studies in animal behavior and has provided insights into the evolution of human social behavior. In addition, macaques play an important role in conservation efforts, since they are a keystone species for many tropical ecosystems.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 7 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Primates.

Journal editorial board
Arthur Saniotis · Australia Vincent L Bels · France

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