The barbary ape, Macaca sylvana, or macaque, native to Morocco and northern Algeria, and introduced into Gibraltar, is found in middle and higher elevation forests, scrublands, and cliff areas. This ape is both terrestrial and arboreal, and grows to a weight of 11 to 15 kg (23 to 33 lb). It eats roots, leaves, bark, fruit, and even small invertebrates.
