Editorial photo #10911501 Human Interest

Toque Macaques In Sri Lanka

A toque macaque is sitting on the pilgrimage site in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. This reddish-brown-colored Old World monkey, endemic to Sri Lanka, is known locally as the rilewa or rilawa. It is named for the whorl of hair at the crown of its head, which resembles a brimless toque cap. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #10911501
Date taken: 13 January 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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toque macaque Macaca sinica reddish-brown Old World monkey endemic Sri Lanka rilewa rilawa whorl of hair crown of the head toque cap Polonnaruwa pilgrimage site January 13 2024 Thilina Kaluthotage NurPhoto primate wildlife conservation Sri Lankan fauna tropical monkeys monkey species habitat biodiversity animal photography nature endemic species South Asia island wildlife mammal biological diversity ecology environmental conservation animal behavior