短尾猕猴，又称熊猴或南方猪尾猴，是一种原产于东南亚的旧世界猴。它的学名是 Macaca arctoides。
这些猕猴栖息于各种类型的森林环境中，包括热带雨林、落叶林和红树林沼泽，分布于泰国、缅甸、马来西亚、老挝和越南等国家。它们的适应性很强，在人类居住地附近受干扰的栖息地也能找到它们。
短尾猕猴外形独特，尾巴短小，形似树桩，因此得名。它们体格健壮，毛皮呈深棕色或黑色。它们的脸上没有毛发，长有突出的颊囊，用于储存食物以供日后食用。
The stump-tailed macaque, also known as the bear macaque or the southern pig-tailed macaque, is a species of Old World monkey native to Southeast Asia. Its scientific name is Macaca arctoides.
These macaques inhabit various types of forest environments, including tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, and mangrove swamps, across countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, and Vietnam. They are highly adaptable and can also be found in disturbed habitats near human settlements.
Stump-tailed macaques have a distinctive appearance characterized by their short tails, which resemble stumps, giving them their name. They have a stocky build with a dark brown or black fur coat. Their faces are hairless and adorned with prominent cheek pouches, which they use to store food for later consumption.
These macaques are omnivorous, feeding on a wide variety of food items including fruits, seeds, leaves, insects, small mammals, and bird eggs. They are known for their opportunistic feeding behavior and are often seen foraging on the forest floor as well as in the trees.
Stump-tailed macaques live in social groups, typically consisting of several adult females, their offspring, and a dominant male. These groups exhibit complex social structures with hierarchies established through dominance interactions. They communicate with each other through vocalizations, facial expressions, and body postures.
While the stump-tailed macaque is not considered endangered, it faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation, hunting for meat and the pet trade, and human-wildlife conflict in areas where they come into contact with agricultural activities. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitats and populations across their range.
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