Why are Barbary macaques endangered?
The population has decreased by more than 50%in the last 40 years.
There are fewer than 8000 wild Barbary macaques left.
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Deforestation
Too many trees are being cut down. Their natural habitat is being degraded through excessive logging. -
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Overgrazing
There is competition for food with flocks of sheep and goats. This reduces the monkey’s food resource. -
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The Illegal Pet Trade
Babies are poached from the wild and sold illegally as pets, mostly within Europe. -
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Photo Props for Tourism
Barbary macaque monkeys are commonly exploited to make money from tourists.
