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Japanse Makaak (Japanese macaque)

© Pjerry (Pierre Timmermans) 2023
Nikon D800 with Nikon AF-S 200-500MM F-5.6E ED VR

Pairi Daiza
I) English II) Nederlands
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© Pjerry (Pierre Timmermans) 2023
Nikon D800 with Nikon AF-S 200-500MM F-5.6E ED VR

Pairi Daiza
I) English II) Nederlands

I) English:
Apart from humans, the Japanese macaque is the primate whose habitat – the mixed forests of the islands of Japan – is located the furthest north. This monkey can withstand the harsh Japanese winters thanks to its thick fur, which ranges in colour from light to dark brown-grey. When temperatures really plummet or there is thick snow, some groups of macaques will even bathe together in hot springs. The Japanese macaque measures 80 to 95 cm in length, with a short tail. It lives in matrilineal groups, sometimes comprising several dozen individuals. During the breeding season, their face and hindquarters turn red. They form a pair bond, but this is only temporary, as they mate several times with multiple partners. The females lead the group and never leave, while males travel and join different societies. Their diet is omnivorous but mainly vegetarian, varying according to seasonal availability. The species is not threatened.

II) Nederlands:
Met uitzondering van de mens is de Japanse makaak Macaque japonais de primaat waarvan de habitat – de gemengde wouden van de Japanse eilanden – het noordelijkst gelegen is. Dankzij een dichte, okergeel-grijze vacht is deze aap bestand tegen de strenge Japanse winter: zo gaan bepaalde populaties, als het ijskoud is en er veel sneeuw valt, zelfs in de natuurlijke zwembaden van warm bronwater liggen. De Japanse makaak, die 80 tot 95 cm lang is, met een korte staart, leeft in matrilineaires groepen, met soms tientallen individuen. Tijdens de bronsttijd worden hun gelaat en achterwerk rood. Er vormen zich koppeltjes, maar zonder exclusiviteit, want er wordt gepaard met veel verschillende partners. De wijfjes leiden de groep en verlaten die nooit, terwijl de mannetjes rondreizen en zich in verschillende samenlevingen integreren. Deze apen zijn alleseters, maar eten hoofdzakelijk vegetarisch, en hun dieet varieert volgens de seizoenen. De soort is niet bedreigd.
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BeverlyDeMartino
 
BeverlyDeMartino March 04, 2023
Awesome!
Pjerry
Pjerry March 04, 2023
Thanks Beverly, they all looked at once in the same direction and I could click just in time.
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