Rhesus Macaques Attack

- Deceased: SS BajwaBBC News: Monkeys Attack Delhi Politician (October 21, 2007)
- Age: 52The Times of India: Monkey Menace: Delhi Deputy Mayor S S Bajwa Dies (October 21, 2007)
- Survived by: Wife and sonBBC News: Monkeys Attack Delhi Politician (October 21, 2007)
- Elected in April 2007The Times of India: Monkey Menace: Delhi Deputy Mayor S S Bajwa Dies (October 21, 2007)
- Monkey attacks had previously been a problem in the city

The Deputy Mayor of New Delhi, India, was killed on October 21, 2007, when a gang of wild rhesus monkeys attacked him. He died after sustaining head injuries when he fell off his balcony.BBC News: Monkeys Attack Delhi Politician (October 21, 2007)
Rhesus Macaque Facts
1. AKA: Rhesus MonkeyAnimal Diversity Web: Rhesus Monkey
2. Habitat: Ranges from desert to the mountainsAnimal Diversity Web: Rhesus Monkey
3. Can be found in India, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and countries of Southeast AsiaNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
4. Have been introduced in areas of FloridaNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
5. Known to coexist with humans in parts of IndiaNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
6. Diet: OmnivorousNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
7. Size: 17.75 - 25 inchesNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
8. Tail Length: 7.5 - 12.5 inches National Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
9. Weight: 8.75 - 26 lbsNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
10. Lifespan: Up to 30 years, but averages only 4 years in the wildAnimal Diversity Web: Rhesus Monkey National Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
11. Endangered: Yes
12. Predators: Eagles, crocodiles, leopards, weasels, tigers, dogs, snakes and sharksMSN Encarta: Rhesus Monkey