Macaque: Monkeys in the Mountains – A Dynasties Special

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Dynasties: Macaque: Monkeys in the Mountains – A Dynasties Special

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A new Barbary macaque leader uses power and politics to fend off rivals after his crown.

In Morocco, a Barbary macaque leader has just won the crown. Now he must battle rivals, and the elements, to keep both his title and his huge extended family safe.

High in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco lives a group of Barbary macaque monkeys. The alpha male, known as Mac, has just battled to win the leadership of the troop. He must now lead and protect them while fending off rivals who still want his crown.

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