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A prominent feature of the macaque monkey

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The Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is found in the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco and possibly in Gibraltar. The Barbary Macaque Monkey is one of the best-known Old World monkey species. They live freely in Europe. Although referred to as the Barbary Ape, it is a true monkey.

The Barbary Macaque is yellowish-brown to grey with lighter undersides. The Barbary Macaque grows to a maximum size of 75 centimetres (30 inches) and weighs 13 kilograms (29 pounds). Their faces are a dark pink colour and their tails are functionless. The Barbary Macaques front limbs are longer than its hind limbs. Females are somewhat smaller than males. They inhabit forests of cedar, pine and oak.

The Barbary Macaque is a diurnal monkey, dividing its time more or less equally between arboreal and terrestrial territory. Mostly herbivorous, they feed on leaves, roots and fruit, however, they will also eat insects. By day, the Barbary Macaque patrols a territory which may cover several square kilometres where it peacefully co-exists with other primate species. They share water holes without quarrel. The Barbary Macaque moves about energetically on all fours, occasionally rising on its hind limbs to survey for threats.