Successful Breeding of Stump-tailed Macaque in Meghalaya

• The Meghalaya State Zoo has recorded its first successful breeding of the Stump-tailed Macaque, a significant milestone in ex-situ wildlife conservation.
• The species is listed as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
• Stump-tailed Macaques are threatened by habitat loss, forest fragmentation, hunting, and increasing human interference across their natural range.
• The successful breeding programme strengthens conservation efforts and contributes to maintaining a viable captive population of the species.

APSC Relevance: Wildlife Conservation; IUCN Red List