Why are macaques the most international nonhuman primate? How do they spend their time each day? This information sheet is designed to introduce children to key facts about these interesting monkeys, including where they live, what they eat, how they interact with friends, and how scientists learn about them!
Target Audience: Parents, children, and educators
This module includes the following materials:
- Macaque information handout [PDF]
- Also check out videos of monkeys at the Cayo Santiago Field Station in Puerto Rico:
Funding Support for Module: NSF #1944881 to Alexandra Rosati; NIMH R01MH096875 and NCRR CM-5-P40RR003640-13 to the Caribbean Primate Research Center
