• Mandai Wildlife Reserve
  • Bird Paradise
  • Night Safari
  • River Wonders
  • English
    • English
    • 简体中文
    • 日本語
  • EN
    • EN
    • 简体中文
    • 日本語
    • My memberships
    • Update Profile
    • Logout
    • My memberships
    • Update Profile
    • Logout
  • Search
icon

You're now logged out!

Singapre Zoo Singapre Zoo
Buy Now
  • Things to Do
    • What's On
    • Activities
    • Presentations
    • Shopping
    • Dining
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Getting Here
    • Getting Around
    • Tips & Services
    • Park Map
  • Animals & Zones
  • Education
    • Admission Rates
    • Programmes & Activities
    • Resources
  • Memberships
    • Friends of Wildlife
    • Friends of Wildlife Plus
    • WildPass
    • Corporate Wildlife Benefits
  • Buy Now
  • Things to Do
    • What's On
    • Activities
    • Presentations
    • Shopping
    • Dining
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Getting Here
    • Getting Around
    • Tips & Services
    • Park Map
  • Animals & Zones
  • Education
    • Admission Rates
    • Programmes & Activities
    • Resources
  • Memberships
    • Friends of Wildlife
    • Friends of Wildlife Plus
    • WildPass
    • Corporate Wildlife Benefits
  • Mandai Wildlife Reserve
  • Singapore Zoo
  • River Wonders
  • Night Safari
  • Bird Paradise
  • Singapore Zoo
  • Animals & Zones
  • Celebes Crested Macaque

Celebes crested macaque

Find me
Beside Fragile Forest
  • Quick Facts
  • Get to Know
  • Protecting Wildlife
  • You Might Also Like

Quick facts

Lifespan

Lifespan

18 years in the wild

Up to 34 years under human care.

fruits

Diet

Mainly fruits

Also insects, young leaves, even crops.

Habitat

Habitat

Humid, tropical rainforests

Also farmland on forest edges.

range

Range

Northeastern Sulawesi,

Indonesia and neighbouring islands.

Share on

The Celebes crested macaques

Selfie fame

Selfie fame

A cheeky Celebes crested macaque named Naruto, who snapped a few selfies with an unattended camera in Indonesia’s Tangkoko, has shot his entire species to fame. The photos went viral, and garnered the yaki, as they’re locally known, legions of fans worldwide. A high-profile lawsuit ensued - does Naruto own the copyright to his photos? The answer was no, but all that publicity was probably just what was needed to boost awareness of the conservation needs of this relatively unknown primate.
Yaki expressions

Yaki expressions

The type of toothy grin, as seen in Naruto’s selfies, is thought to be a display of ‘peaceful intentions’. Males often ‘yawn’ to display their canines and assert their superiority. To show aggression, male macaques stare open-mouthed, grin with lips closed, then yawn and give chase. A grimace and lip-smacking signals submission or satisfaction. A loud, bird-like call may be used to resolve conflicts, to warn others away or to indicate dominance in contests for females.
Attractive In Red

Attractive In Red

Every male and female macaque has multiple mates. When females are ready to mate, their rump swells and becomes bright red. The swelling may appear grotesque to us but it is an important visual signal of fertility. Olfactory cues may be at work too - males are seen to sniff the females’ rears at this time. Butt-sniffing is also a form of greeting, as is embracing, especially among the females. Female form more egalitarian bonds, whereas males conform to a strict pecking order.

Together, we protect wildlife

Mandai Wildlife Group in support of the Celebes crested macaque

Mandai Wildlife Group in support of the Celebes crested macaque

This macaque is one of the world’s 25 most endangered primates — wild populations have declined by 80-90% in 40 years. The illegal bushmeat trade and habitat encroachment are the principal threats to their survival.

Mandai Nature supports the work of Yayasan Selamatkan Yaki Indonesia (SY) in saving the Celebes crested macaque.

Image credit: Andrew Walmsley & Selamatkan Yaki

The IUCN Status

CR

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.

DD

Data Deficient

Unknown risk of extinction

LC

Least Concern

At relatively low risk of extinction

NT

Near Threatened

Likely to become vulnerable in the near future

VU

Vulnerable

At high risk of extinction in the wild

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

CR

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

EW

Extinct in the Wild

Survives only in captivity

EX

Extinct

No surviving individuals in the wild or in captivity

Special Experiences

/content/dam/wrs/singapore-zoo/feeding/celebes-crested-macaque.jpg

Celebes Crested Macaque Keeper Talk

SPH Foundation Conservation Centre 4:15pm

Learn more about our wildlife from the people who know best — the keepers. In this interactive session, hear interesting quirks of the Celebes crested macaques from our keepers.

You might also like

The Wild Scoop
The Wild Scoop
Elephants of Asia
Elephants of Asia
White Rhinoceros
White Rhinoceros

Every visit to our parks comes with

Every visit to our parks comes with
Find out how, together, we're creating a better future for wildlife and the planet.

Daily Opening Hours

8:30am – 6:00pm (Last entry at 5:00pm)

Address

80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826

Stay Connected

  • TikTok-qr-code
  • Weibo-qr-code
  • WeChat-qr-code
  • Douyin-qr-code

About Mandai

  • Mandai Wildlife Group
  • The Mandai Family
  • Mandai Rejuvenation Project
  • Media Centre

Our Parks

  • Bird Paradise
  • Night Safari
  • River Wonders
  • Singapore Zoo

Get Involved

  • Volunteer
  • Support Wildlife
  • Partner With Us

Corporate

  • Corporate Wildlife Benefits
  • Corporate Packages
  • Events and Venues
  • Adoption Programme

Careers

  • We Are Hiring

Need Help?

  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Announcements

© Copyright 2023, Singapore Zoological Gardens. All Rights Reserved.

Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Mandai Bird Paradise, Mandai River Wonders, Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Wildlife Reserves Singapore are copyrighted by and/or trade marks of Singapore Zoological Gardens (and/or its affiliate(s)) in Singapore and/or other countries, as the case may be.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Data Protection Policy