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Construction is ongoing along key routes to the Zoo this spring. Before you head out, check MI Drive for current conditions and consider an alternate route if needed.

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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