FEEDING HABITS OF RHESUS MONKEY: A REVIEW
Abstract
Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta) is the well-known species among the old worldMonkeys.Rhesus Macaques are found throughout mainland of Asia; from Afghanistan to India and Thailand to southern China.In India the sub-species of Rhesus Macaques are Macaca mulatta villosa and Macaca mulatta mulatta.Most common food for Rhesus macaques include seeds, fruits, vegetables, gums, bark, stems, inflorences and insect supplement like termites, grasshopper, ants, beetles and they also eat birds eggs, shellfish and fish.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Primate Behavior and Ecology
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Plant and animal studies
Publication details
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1–6
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026
- Language
- EN