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Stumptailed
macaque
Scientific name :
Macaca speciosa
Characters : They
distinctively differ from the others by their small
tail which is less than an inch long . The orange -red
hue on the rump of the rhesus macaque is absent in this
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Habitat
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Hill forests of Assam .
Habits : Habits
are much the same as rhesus monkey . They live in large
troops close to human habitat . This macaque feeds mainly
on the ground . Ground plants , insects and spiders
are their usual food . They are good swimmers and their
mating season is from October to December . |
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Nala
- Neela dweepam
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Baboon enclosure is called the 'Nala-neela dweepam'
after the twins Nala and Neela who are the wise
ministers of Sugreeva. They advise Sugreeva
on many important matters . Since they know
the truth about Hanuman , his strength and courage
, they suggest that Hanuman should be sent to
fetch the Sanjeevini herb . Thus leading to
the famous incident of Hanuman fetching the
entire mountain when he is unable to identify
the herb . |
Baboon
enclosure (Nala-Neela island) |
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Baboon
Scientific
name :
Theropithecus gelada.
Characters : Baboons
are adapted to life on the ground. Powerful and aggressive
animals about the size of a large dog, baboons have
strong, elongated jaws; large cheek pouches in which
they store food; eyes that are close together; and overhanging
brows. They can distinguish colors and have a keen sense
of smell. They have large, often brightly colored, hairless
areas on their buttocks, and thick, sturdy legs. |
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Habitat
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They
range in large herds, called troops, over rocky, open
lands and wooded areas.
Habits : Baboons
eat various worms, eggs, insects, reptiles, crabs, mollusks,
small mammals, fruits, and young shoots. The largest
of the baboons is the chacma (Papio ursinus) of southern
Africa. They have several different calls, many of which
have specific meanings. After a gestation period of
about six months, a female baboon usually bears a single
offspring. |
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