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Japanese Macaque

(Macaca fuscata fuscata)

The four female and three male Japanese macaques at the Detroit Zoo uphold a matriarchal social structure. Kota is the youngest member of the troop, born in 2022.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Asian Forest

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 25 inches

Weight: Males can be 24 pounds; females can be 18 pounds

Median life expectancy: Males 18 years; females 23 years

Diet: Leaves, fruits, berries, seeds, small animals, insects and fungi

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