Updates On 18th Aug 2014

Alpha male macaques play various important roles in their family.

Besides the need to display strength and power to safeguard their family in times of danger and harm, have you ever witnessed how gentle and caring they are with the young ones?

Here’s screenshots of a young male macaque who stays very close to his dad. He spends his days learning survival skills from him and also indulge in friendly wrestling matches, together with the rest of the younger members in the family.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/a.223077136522.136..

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