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- Habitat: Ranges from desert to the mountainsAnimal Diversity Web: Rhesus Monkey
- Can be found in India, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and countries of Southeast AsiaNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Have been introduced in areas of FloridaNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Known to coexist with humans in parts of IndiaNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Diet: OmnivorousNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Size: 17.75 - 25 inchesNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Tail Length: 7.5 - 12.5 inches National Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Weight: 8.75 - 26 lbsNational Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Lifespan: Up to 30 years, but averages only 4 years in the wildAnimal Diversity Web: Rhesus Monkey National Geographic: Rhesus Monkey
- Status: Lower risk/near threatenedMSN Encarta: Rhesus Monkey
- Predators: Eagles, crocodiles, leopards, weasels, tigers, dogs, snakes and sharksMSN Encarta: Rhesus Monkey
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The rhesus monkey, or rhesus macaque, is an Asian primate.MSN Encarta: Rhesus Monkey A rhesus monkey is red-faced with brown fur covering the body and head.Animal Diversity Web: Rhesus Monkey
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Reproduction
The rhesus monkey reaches sexual maturity by three and a half to four years of age. Gestation period is between five and six months and females will reproduce every one to two years.The Humane Society of the United States: Rhesus Macaque (Monkey) A rhesus monkey will have one newborn at a time, weighing about 450 grams.BBC: Rhesus Monkey -
Rhesus Factor
The rhesus monkey is commonly used in scientific experiments. In 1940, Karl Landsteiner's research with rhesus monkeys led to the discovery of an antigen that causes rejection during blood transfusions. He named the antigen the Rh-factor, for the monkeys that enabled its discovery.BBC: Rhesus Monkey Genetics: Karl Landsteiner and the First Human Marker Locus (July 2000) -
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where did the rhesus monkey evolve from? 1 AnswerHis mom and dad as far as I know. Genetics would suggest 50% from each contributor. read more -
Is the Nasca Monkey a projection of Orion? 1 AnswerThe Nazca lines are found through Ingenio Valley, on the coast pampa and nearby hills in Nazca, Peru. The spider monkeys are not native to the coast, they come... read more -
How much for a pet monkey? 2 AnswersLooks like between $2000 and $30,000, depending. You talking 'Clyde' (Every Which Way But Loose)? Also:Really CoolThat YouCan have bullets read more
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There is no right way to eat a Rhesus monkey.
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