Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Apr. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Barbary macaque faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agriculture, as well as illegal pet trade. Conservation efforts focus on habitat restoration and anti-poaching initiatives, with some success in protected areas. Responsible tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect the macaques and their environment, funding conservation projects, and raising awareness about the species' plight.
The Barbary macaque is a macaque species native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, along with a small introduced population in Gibraltar. It is the type species of the genus Macaca. From the Early Pliocene to the Late Pleistocene, until around 85–40,000 years ago, it was widely distributed in Europe. Today, the Barbary macaques in Gibraltar are the only Old World monkeys in Europe. About 300 individuals live on the Rock of Gibraltar. This population appears to be stable or increasing, while the North African population is declining.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Barbary Macaque. Sightings recorded in 6 safari areas total.
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