Meet the Monkeys
There are 140 fascinating Barbary macaques to see at Monkey Forest.
They live in large groups and within them we have up to 6 generations co-existing.
Their mesmerising natural behaviours are on display for you to enjoy whenever you get the chance to visit.
FUN FACTS
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The beginning
Babies are born during the spring and early summer with DARKER fur than the adults They are also born with a red/pinkish face!
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Walking/Climbing
It takes them up to 10 days to start walking/climbing
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Where can you find them?
They are usually seen clinging to an adult or riding on their back
Babies are born in the spring and early summer with DARKER fur than the adults. Births happen naturally in the trees and we find out about them when we see a new baby when opening up in the morning! They are usually seen clinging to an adult or riding on their back.
They start to lose their dark fur after 1.5 months which is gradually replaced by brown fur. Babies are fully weaned at 6 months of age. It takes them up to 10 days to start walking/climbing. Within their first 2 years of life they are still socially dependent on their mother and she will provide protection, warmth and comfort.
Juveniles are also small in size but have brown fur. They spend a lot of time playing and are very agile. You can adopt all of our babies to help save primates through vital conservation and research at the Jungle Shop.
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How do you know it's a female?
Adult females have a pronounced swelling on their bottoms
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How much do they weigh?
Males weigh around 17kg
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When do females have babies?
Some females have their first baby at 4 but most at 5
Adults are large in size, with males weighing around 17kg. Adult males have large canine teeth which they can use to display to others.
Adult females have a pronounced swelling on their bottoms. Female Barbary macaques become adult by 6 years old, and males become adult by 8yrs. Some females have their first baby at 4 but most at 5.
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How do I recognise an older female?
Old females have black fur around the face like a beard
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Who was the oldest at TMF?
Our oldest monkey was 32, that’s over 100 in human years!
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How do they act?
Old monkeys move slowly and need lots of rest
Babies are born in the spring and early summer with DARKER fur than the adults. Births happen naturally in the trees and we find out about them when we see a new baby when opening up in the morning! They are usually seen clinging to an adult or riding on their back.
They start to lose their dark fur after 1.5 months which is gradually replaced by brown fur. Babies are fully weaned at 6 months of age. It takes them up to 10 days to start walking/climbing. Within their first 2 years of life they are still socially dependent on their mother and she will provide protection, warmth and comfort.
Juveniles are also small in size but have brown fur. They spend a lot of time playing and are very agile. You can adopt all of our babies to help save primates through vital conservation and research at the Jungle Shop.
