As well as having a tail like a lion's, this species also has a mane. They are also known as wanderoos.

Subspecies
None.

Life span
Lion-tailed macaques have a lifespan of 38 years.

Statistics
Body length: 40-61cm, Tail length: 24-38cm, Weight: Male 5-10kg, Female 3-6kg.

Physical description
Lion-tailed macaques have a long, brown-grey mane around the face. They have a black body and black tail, with a slight tuft of hair on the tip.

Distribution
Lion-tailed macaques live in south-western India.

Habitat
They inhabit evergreen, broadleaf forest in hilly country, up to 1500m.

Diet
They feed on leaves, roots, sprouts, nuts, fruit and invertebrates.

Behaviour
Lion-tailed macaques live in variable groups, sometimes with just one male and many females, or there may be two males and many females. This species has overlapping territories and troops may temporarily split into sub groups. Lion-tailed macaques are active during the day. They spend the majority of their time in the trees, and are cautious when on the ground.

Reproduction
After a gestation period of 162-186 days, females give birth to 1 young, which weighs about 450g at birth.

Conservation status
Lion-tailed macaques are classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. They are considered to be the most endangered monkey, with only 400 individuals left in the wild. They are hunted for their flesh and fur.