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16) In some areas monkeys have adapted to the human habitat. The langurs and macaques of India can live near cities -- and have some of their food provided by humans.

Monkeys feeding in stone courtyard.

Notes: Monkeys feeding in stone courtyard.
Scientific names: Presbytis entellus (sacred langur) Macaca mulatta (rhesus macaque)
langurs -- LANG-grrs macaques -- ma-KACKS
Question: Do we ever provide food for wild animals?
Photo © by: K.K. Dua

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