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The Sela Macaque Monkey

May 31 , 2022 718 days 541 0
  • A new species of old-world monkey recorded from Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Sela Pass is a strategic mountain pass at 13,700 ft above sea level.
  • The New Species has been named Sela Macaque.
  • There are some distinct morphological traits to differentiate the two species.
  • The Sela macaque has a pale face and brown coat.
  • The Arunachal macaque has a dark face and dark brown coat.

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