Bonnet Macaque
- Distribution: Southern India (Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu), parts of Maharashtra
- Habitat: Tropical forests, urban areas
- Diet: Omnivorous, fruits, seeds, insects, small animals, human food scraps
- Size: Height ranges around 40-60 cm
Physical Characteristics:
- Medium-sized primate with a slender build.
- Fur color varies from grayish-brown to dark brown.
- Prominent tuft of hair on the crown, resembling a “bonnet.”
- Long tail that is often longer than its body.
Distribution:
- Found primarily in southern India, including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Maharashtra.
Habitat:
- Inhabits a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, dry deciduous forests, and urban areas.
- Highly adaptable to human-modified environments like villages and temple complexes.
Behavior:
- Diurnal, active during the day.
- Lives in large troops, which can consist of several hundred individuals.
- Social structure involves grooming and hierarchical dominance.
- Omnivorous diet includes fruits, seeds, insects, and human food scraps.