They are omnivorous, although fruit tends to be their primary food source. Females usually outnumber males. Macaques have complex social and behavioral systems. They form friendships and coalitions. They have a wide range of vocalizations and also communicate by gesture and facial expression.
Macaques are the most common monkey used in biomedical research.
Alternative for Factory Farm Chickens From Marion Burros, New York Times Sunrise at Sunnyside Farms, Washington, Virginia is greeted by a ritual that startles the uninitiated. David Cole, venture capitalist, philanthropist and organic farmer, uses these coops on wheels to move his chickens where the pecking is needed most. The farm is not a rich man s hobby, it is a rich man s business. But even more important to Mr. Cole is Sunnyside s role in promoting organic farming as economic savior. He hopes to create a model for reviving depressed agricultural areas around the country.