Editorial photo #10911512 Human Interest

Toque Macaques In Sri Lanka

Toque macaques are resting in a bunch at the pilgrimage site in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. The toque macaque (Macaca sinica), a reddish-brown-colored Old World monkey, is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is known as the rilewa or rilawa. Its name refers to the whorl of hair at the crown of the head, which is reminiscent of a brimless toque cap. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #10911512
Date taken: 13 January 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Toque macaques pilgrimage site January 13 2024 Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka Macaca sinica reddish-brown Old World monkey endemic rilewa rilawa whorl of hair crown of the head toque cap Thilina Kaluthotage NurPhoto monkey species wildlife primate conservation Sri Lankan fauna habitat social behavior tropical animals biodiversity nature photography ecotourism animal hair pattern cultural significance local wildlife mammal animal observation natural habitat.