The Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana) is a ground-dwelling macaque inhabiting evergreen forests in southern China. It is large among macaques; males can reach about 65 cm in body length and weigh several tens of kilograms, while females are somewhat smaller. It has a short tail (about 10 cm) and is diurnal, feeding on fruits, leaves, insects, and also small reptiles and birds. Groups form multi-male multi-female societies of about 10–100 individuals, with an alpha male at the top. The society is matrilineal and males leave the group when they mature. A ‘‘bridging’’ behavior of lifting infants is observed to relieve tension and maintain social relationships; infants serve as buffers among adults. Its conservation status is Near Threatened.