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Jul 11, 2016 
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SOLITARY MONKEYS IN SINGAPORE
Like us, long- tailed macaques (the most commonly seen monkeys in Singapore) are social animals. However, it is not unusual to see lone macaques roaming around our streets or other areas.
Long- tailed macaque live in troops (groups) consisting mainly of females. Females usually remain in the troop that they are born into and have a rigid hierarchy, whilst males usually change troops. In a long- tailed macaque troop, males are dominant. The largest male is usually also the “Alpha male”, who looks out for the members in the troop.
In Singapore, long- tailed macaques live on the edges of forests. Therefore, it is common to see them in parks or in areas just outside the forests.
Here are some reasons as to why some macaques are seen hanging out alone.
• Male macaques generally get evicted from their troop when they reach sexual maturity.
• An ageing Alpha male will be evicted from his troop by the next macaque who thinks that he can do a better job at looking after the troop.
• Macaques, regardless of age, can wander away from their troop at times, and sometimes get lost.
• Other members of their troop may have been culled or taken away, leaving only a few macaques behind.
Macaques are hardy animals. They will usually be able to find a new troop to join. This process might take a long time (often a few months). However, it is important to understand that human intervention, such as physically moving the macaque from one location to another, can have a negative impact on the individual.
If you are concerned about a lone macaque, please call the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Hotline at 97837782. Never attempt to approach the macaque, or to feed him/her or physically chase him/her away on your own.
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