Predators of Macaca Mulatta
The rhesus macaque faces several predators in its natural habitat:
Felids
Tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, and jungle cats.
Canids
Dholes and gray wolves.
Birds of Prey
Lammergeiers, crested serpent eagles, Himalayan griffon vultures, and golden eagles.
Other Primates
Other troops of rhesus macaques may engage in inter-troop aggression.
Large Reptiles
Reticulated pythons, Burmese pythons, and king cobras.
These predators influence rhesus macaque behavior, group dynamics, habitat selection, and population survival.