Macaques are a diverse and intelligent group of monkeys found across Asia and North Africa, with over 20 different species. Among the most well-known are the rhesus macaque, recognized for its important role in scientific research, and the Japanese macaque, or snow monkey, famous for soaking in hot springs during winter. The Barbary macaque, native to North Africa, stands out as the only species without a tail. Highly adaptable, macaques thrive in a variety of environments—from tropical forests