Macaca (Rhesus monkey)

Macaca, specifically the Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta), is a primate native to South Asia, widely used in biomedical research due to its genetic similarity to humans. These monkeys have a robust build, medium size, and exhibit a range of behaviors similar to humans, making them valuable for studying genetics, neuroscience, and disease. They live in forests and urban areas, showing social structures within groups. Rhesus monkeys are important for understanding human biology and developing medical treatments, but their use raises ethical considerations about animal welfare.