Understanding Formosan Rock Macaques: Tips for Coexistence

In recent years, with the shrinking habitats of Taiwan macaques and frequent human-monkey conflicts, the Association for Coexistence with Macaca Cyclopis (ACMC) has been working to change the negative perceptions caused by misunderstandings. Through ecological tours and educational outreach, they promote friendly interactions with macaques. They regularly hold "Hiking with Monkeys" guided tours in the Shoushan area, laying the groundwork for human-wildlife coexistence.

The activities start with an introduction to the unique characteristics and behaviors of the macaques, before leading participants willing to explore the macaque world in Shoushan's macaque ecosystem. Here, participants can gain a deeper understanding of the macaques' last remaining sanctuary. Before the tours, educational sessions cover important points on how to safely encounter macaques. The tours also include information on identifying the gender of macaques, their matriarchal society, and the current threats they face. Through these educational walking tours, participants learn about the ecological habits of the macaques and how to coexist peacefully with them. The ultimate goal is to foster mutual respect and understanding, ensuring sustainable coexistence and harmonious interactions between all species sharing this land.

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認識臺灣獼猴 共存有撇步

近年來隨著臺灣獼猴棲息地縮減、人猴衝突事件頻傳，為了改變人猴之間因為不理解帶來的負面形象，臺灣獼猴共存推廣協會長年透過生態導覽、教育宣導來推廣友善獼猴，持續於壽山地區辦理「跟著猴子去爬山」的導覽解說活動，營造人與野生動物共存的第一哩路。

活動從認識猴子習性特色開始，帶領願意走進獼猴世界的民眾，一同走進壽山猴群的生態圈中，實際認識這片獼猴最後的樂土，行前教育宣導遇到獼猴時注意事項，接著介紹臺灣獼猴的性別分辨，母系社會以及臺灣獼猴目前面臨的危機，透過走讀課程認識獼猴生態習性，並學會如何與牠們和平相處，期待透過彼此尊重與理解，讓在這片土地上生活的物種們，都能永續共存且和平的對待彼此。

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