Author: Miora Danielle Raveloarison
Miora Danielle Raveloarison
A graduate of the Catholic University of Madagascar, Miora has been putting her passion for writing to work online for 10 years. As an experienced journalist, she knows how to transform ideas into captivating and relevant content, tailored to the expectations of a diverse audience. Her background in social sciences allows her to approach complex topics with a humanistic perspective, while creating clear and engaging articles.
About Toque macaque- It is a reddish-brown-coloured Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is known as the rilewa or rilawa (Sinhala), (hence “rillow” in the Oxford English Dictionary). Its name refers to the whorl of hair at the crown of the head, reminiscent of a brimless toque cap. As a matter of fact, their physiological characteristics vary greatly, depending on climatic conditions. Thus, populations in cooler climate exhibit thick, dark brown coat as well as relatively short limbs and tails. Meanwhile, those inhabiting lowland rainforests typically display reddish or golden fur and longer bonnets. Populations in drier habitats have lighter fur, noticeably longer…
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