CultureAugust 9, 2026

macaques

muh-KAKS

Definition

A type of medium-sized Old World monkey frequently found in Asia, often characterized by social behavior and adaptability to human environments.

Etymology

The word comes from the Portuguese 'macaco,' which was derived from 'makaku,' a term for a monkey in a Bantu language of West Africa.

In the news

The article describes how these monkeys form aggressive, crop-raiding hordes that destroy the livelihoods of rural farmers in Nepal.

PHOTO ESSAY: Crop-raiding monkeys threaten Nepal's farming communities

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