Primate

Crested Macaque

The crested macaque, a monkey with puffed cheeks thriving in the forests of Southeast Asia, stands out for its complex social behavior, illustrating the diversity of primates and their importance in ecosystem preservation.

a very rare monkey

primarily vegetarian

It’s a very rare monkey, critically endangered, found only on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi (Celebes).

The animals housed at Pairi Daiza are part of a European breeding program aimed at preserving a healthy and genetically diverse population within various zoos worldwide.

Although primarily vegetarian, the crested macaque sometimes eats aquatic animals such as crabs and snails.

To communicate with its peers, this monkey has, rather than a range of calls, a range of expressions and facial gestures, for example, to greet, warn, intimidate, or humiliate others.