Toque macaque  (Macaca sinica)

Species information

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Authentication

Authenticated (31/10/2005) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.

Glossary

  • Gestation: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth.
  • Natal: site of birth.
  • Subspecies: a population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2008)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Macdonald, D. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals.Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  3. Richardson, M. (2005) Pers. comm.
  4. CITES (September, 2008)
    http://www.cites.org
  5. The Primata (March, 2004)
    http://www.theprimata.com/macaca_sinica.html
  6. International Primate Protection League (March, 2004)
    http://www.ippl.org/sri-lanka.php
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