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Brief facts

• Distribution

  Japanese macaques are found in montane forests of Japan.

Life history

• Prenatal
  • Embryo MeSH Average gestation period is about 174 days (Mitsunaga et al., 1992).
• Post natal
  • Neonate Until 1 month of age.
  • Juvenile Until sexual maturity; juveniles are weaned at about 2 years of age.
  • Adult Age of sexual maturity is about 3 years for females and for males; lifespan is up to 30 years in captivity.

References

• Tanhehco, E. 2000. "Macaca fuscata" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 27, 2010

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Useful links

• http://www.monkeyland.co.za/content.php?comp=article&op=view&id=13
• http://japan-animals.blogspot.com/

The macaque sits on the roadside and collects snacks from passing tourists (on the road that leads from the mountain lake to Nikko).