Macaca nigra is a frugivore, meaning they eat mainly fruits, although they also feed on invertebrates, vegetation, crops and small vertebrates like lizards and bats. They split their time between the ground and the trees, and infants are cared for by their mothers as well as by juvenile females until they become independent at one year old. Males use vocal calls to reflect their rank or social identity.
Fun fact – A female Macaca nigra took a selfie on a photographer’s camera in 2011, sparking legal debate over whether animals can own copyright!
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Ecology
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Threats
Sulawesi crested macaques are hunted for their meat, often appearing at bushmeat markets and large religious events. As they feed on crops, they also get caught in snares set by farmers. As agricultural land expands, the fruit trees that they rely on for food are being cut down and their habitat is shrinking.
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Conservation
Sulawesi crested macaques are listed in Appendix II of CITES, which aims to ensure that macaque trade does not threaten their survival. However, better implementation of hunting laws are needed alongside efforts to educate the public on their ecological value and the risks associated with consumption. Nature’s SAFE is playing an important role in protecting the species from extinction by storing samples for the future.
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