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Rhesus Macaque or Monkey - Close up of head. Found from Afghanistan through India to northern Thailand. Their name was given to the hereditary blood antigen Rh-factor also found in humans
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Rhesus Macaque or Monkey - Close up of head. Found from Afghanistan through India to northern Thailand. Their name was given to the hereditary blood antigen Rh-factor also found in humans
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Rhesus MACAQUE MONKEY - Close-up of head
Nilgiri Hills, part of the Western Ghats. Southwest India, Asia
Macaca mulatta
Found from Afghanistan through India to northern Thailand.
Their name was given to the hereditary blood antigen Rh-factor also found in humans. They are often used in research eg biological, medical and psychological. They are omnivorous and may cause damage to crops. Hindus for whom animals are sacred do little to prevent damage.
Don Hadden
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Meet the Mischievous Macaque - A Close-Up of India's Prankster Primates!
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. In this photo print, we are introduced to the charismatic and cunning rhesus macaque, also known as the monkey with a mischievous mind. Found across a vast region stretching from Afghanistan through India to northern Thailand, these clever creatures have left their mark not only in the animal kingdom but also in human biology. Did you know that their name was given to the hereditary blood antigen Rh-factor found in humans? Talk about leaving an unforgettable legacy! But don't be fooled by their scientific significance; these playful primates are often used for research purposes ranging from biological studies to medical breakthroughs and even psychological experiments. Omnivorous by nature, they can be quite a handful when it comes to crops. Surprisingly though, Hindus who consider animals sacred do little to prevent any potential damage caused by our cheeky friends. Perhaps they secretly enjoy sharing their harvest with these adorable troublemakers! Captured amidst the breathtaking Nilgiri Hills of southwest India, this wild rhesus macaque showcases its anthropomorphic features up close. From those expressive eyes and curious ears to that mischievous grin on its face – it's hard not to fall under its spell! So sit back, relax, and let this photograph transport you into the enchanting world of one of Asia's most fascinating creatures - The Rhesus Macaque!
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