Yeti macaque (SciiFii)

The yeti macaque (Cryopithecus rupestris), also known as the mountain macaque and simply the yeti, is a species of macaque that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the Himalayas to help boost biodiversity. The yeti macaque is the largest species of macaque in the world, growing on average of about 1.7 meters (5.6 ft) tall (when standing on its back legs) and 90 kg (200 lb), while females are smaller, averaging 90 cm (3.0 ft) and 45 kg (99 lb). The yeti macaque is omnivorous and eats a variety of foods, primary fruits, nuts, mature leaves, and fallen seeds, although it also feeds on soil, insects, fungi, ferns, bark, and other parts of plants. The Japanese macaque is diurnal. In colder areas, from autumn to early winter, yeti macaques feed in between different activities. In the winter, yeti macaques have two to four feeding bouts each day with fewer daily activities. In the spring and summer, they have two or three bouts of feeding daily. In warmer areas, daily activities are more varied. The typical day for a yeti macaque is 20.9% inactive, 22.8% traveling, 23.5% feeding, 27.9% social grooming, 1.2% self-grooming, and 3.7% other activities. Yeti macaques usually sleep in trees, but also sleep on the ground, as well as on or near rocks and fallen trees. During the winter, yeti macaques huddle together for warmth in sleeping grounds. Yeti macaques living near cities are notable for visiting the man-made hot springs in the winter to warm up. The conservation status of the yeti macaque is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the yeti macaque's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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