Where Do Monkeys Live in Asia?

Monkeys live across a wide range of Asia, but they are most commonly found in Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Southeast Asia: This region has great monkey diversity, including macaques, langurs, gibbons, and orangutans. Countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar have rich monkey populations.

South Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal have diverse populations, primarily macaques and langurs.

Other regions: Some species, like the Japanese macaque, live in parts of China, Japan, and Korea. In Central Asia, species such as the Tibetan macaque can be found in the Himalayas and other mountainous areas.

Specific species vary greatly by region; some are common, while others are endangered with limited ranges.