The secret of the strangest red-faced monkey in Vietnam's forests

With a blood-red face and reclusive nature, this monkey species is not only rare but also the most curious subject in the Vietnamese primate world.

1. The crimson face is the most recognizable feature. Unlike other monkeys in the genus Macaca, the red-faced monkey has a dark red face and rump, which is especially prominent in adult males, especially during the breeding season. Photo: ecologyasia.com.

2. Live in groups with a tight social organization. Red-faced monkeys often live in large groups of 10 to more than 50 individuals, with a clear hierarchy, in which the leader plays the role of controlling the behavior of the whole group. Photo: wikimedia.

3. They are omnivores with a varied diet. They eat fruits, leaves, seeds, insects and even small animals, making them well adapted to many different types of forest environments. Photo: inaturalist.orgt.

4. Rich facial and vocal communication. The macaque uses a variety of facial expressions, vocalizations, and body postures to convey emotions such as warning, threat, or friendliness. Photo: inaturalist.org.

5. Ability to climb and move on the ground is flexible. Although they are good at climbing trees, the red-faced monkey also spends a lot of time on the ground, especially when foraging or moving through open areas. Photo: observation.org.

6. They are cold-resistant monkeys. Unlike many tropical primates, the red-faced monkey has a thick coat of fur covering its entire body (except its face and buttocks), helping it to live in high and cold mountainous areas such as those in Northern Vietnam or Yunnan, China. Photo: thainationalparks.com.

7. Plays an important role in seed dispersal. By eating fruit and spreading seeds through their feces, the macaque helps maintain plant diversity in the forest, playing an essential ecological role. Photo: thainationalparks.com.

8. Critically threatened by hunting and deforestation. Red-faced monkeys are being hunted for their meat or medicinal use, while deforestation is causing their habitat to shrink. Photo: karits.eu.

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